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PCT No. PCT/DE85/00211 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 14, 1986 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 14, 1986 PCT Filed Jun. 25, 1985 PCT Pub. No. WO86/00192 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 16, 1986.A farrowing station for sows is provided which includes a first floor for the sow. At least one lateral floor section for piglets is provided on a portion of the perimeter of the first floor. The lateral floor sections and the first floor are movable to different levels with respect to one another. Lifting and lowering elements are provided for moving at least one of the first floor and the lateral floor sections to the different levels. The lifting and lowering elements are disposed under at least one of the first floor and the lateral floor sections. Protecting matting elements are provided which are impermeable to liquid disposed on at least a portion of the first floor and the lateral floor sections for protecting the animals from injury and protecting the lifting and lowering elements from soiling or exposure to liquid.
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