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| Salomon, Eva; Andresen, Niels; Gustafsson, Mats; Nyman, Magnus; Ringmar, Anders; Tersmeden, Marianne. |
| Pens in outdoor pig systems in general become permanent during the grazing period. The excretion behaviour of the pigs creates plant nutrient hotspots within pens. In this study we developed a mobile organic piggery (MOP) without electric fencing that can be moved to a new grazing area each day. The aims were to distribute plant nutrients evenly, provide the pigs with continuous access to fresh herbage, and improve productivity and the working environment. Initially, 25 fattening piglets were installed in the MOP on a clover/grass ley. Nitrogen, P and K flows to and from the MOP were monitored during 87 days. The purchased feed included 80% of the energy norm for pigs in indoor systems and the pigs were automatically fed. The MOP was moved 65 times.... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Pigs. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/11626/1/Salomon_11626_ed.doc |
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