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Abstract

A farrowing crate has front and rear wall assemblies and first and second sidewalls that extend between the front and rear wall assemblies. The sidewalls have arcuate lower edges supported above a floor to allow piglets to pass thereunder, and outwardly bowed middle portions. The arcuate lower edges of the sidewalls are spaced apart a sufficient distance from each other to accommodate a sow's legs to allow the sow to turn around in the crate. The outwardly bowed middle portions are spaced apart from each other a sufficient distance to accommodate a sow's head and rear end to allow the sow to turn around in the crate. The sidewalls have straight upper edges that are spaced apart approximately the same width as the front and rear wall assemblies to provide open access into the top of the crate while discouraging a sow from attempting to climb out of the crate.

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