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farrowing::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | farrow |
| Type of | birth, birthing, giving birth, parturition |
| Derivation | farrow |
Examples of farrowing
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There have been vocal public campaigns against the use of the farrowing crate.
From the sciencedaily.com
A farrowing crate is another cage to which the sow is moved after she has given birth.
From the guardian.co.uk
Pork farmed here in NZ without sow crates, farrowing crates, cages, pens and growth hormones.
From the btob.co.nz
Traditionally farmers have used farrowing crates to protect piglets against being accidentally crushed by the sow.
From the sciencedaily.com
High survival sows were better mothers showing less crushing behaviour during farrowing than average survival sows.
From the sciencedaily.com
Additionally, this research demonstrates the potential for phasing out of the farrowing crate in the future.
From the sciencedaily.com
Pigs are usually kept indoors, either in gestation crates, farrowing crates, fattening pens, or group housing.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The sow quickly calms down when she is moved to the pen, she is calm around the time of farrowing and uses the pen the way we intended.
From the sciencedaily.com
The farrowing sows had been moved to fenced-off enclosures with extra-deep straw and special light bulbs to keep them warm.
From the theatlantic.com
- Give birth; "sows farrow"
- The production of a litter of pigs
- Farrow is a surname, and may refer to
- When a gilt or sow gives birth to piglets.
- To give birth to a litter of pigs.
