Farm Animals

Pig Farrowing Supervision Technology

Technology-assisted farrowing supervision enables timely intervention to assist piglet births and prevent crushing, reducing neonatal mortality.

Key Facts

Automated camera systems monitor farrowing 24 hours during peak farrowing periods
AI algorithms detect prolonged labour and alert stockpeople for assistance
Individual piglet weighing systems identify low-birthweight piglets for intensive monitoring
Night-time observation cameras reduce the need for constant physical presence
Data from monitoring systems identifies sows needing more intensive supervision

Welfare Considerations

Technology-assisted farrowing supervision combines continuous monitoring capability with timely human intervention. AI detection of prolonged labour enables assistance before fatal dystocia develops. Night-time camera monitoring prevents the welfare cost of undetected farrowing complications during low-staffing periods.

What You Can Do

Support farms investing in technology-assisted farrowing supervision
Advocate for farrowing supervision standards in pig welfare certification
Choose pork from farms demonstrating investment in neonatal welfare management