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Individual sow housing benefits the animals

Jun 03, 2011

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A hog farmer from Friend, Neb., explains why sows are housed individually and how that individual care benefits the animals, helps maintain herd health and ultimately provides quality pork.

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In the third episode of the Come Farm With Me series for 2025-2026, sheep farmer Annie McGuinness gave viewers a tour of her farm in Co.Louth where breeding season is fast approaching. The episode also offered a glimpse at ewes, rams and other aspects to life on a sheep farm.

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