Automated farrowing feeding lets you and your sows drive feed intake and productivity.
By: Rich Lepper, Nedap Livestock Management
Ad libitum feeding is the most common way to feed lactating sows, but it isn’t perfect. The sow determines meal size. And,...
Using heat lamps, heat mats, and brooders for localized heating can improve energy efficiency in swine housing. Learn about small adjustments and management considerations for implementing localized heating.
Providing a thermally comfortable environment for pigs while conserving energy can...
With the Balance Frame, Nooyen offers a sophisticated system centring on the reduction of piglet mortality caused by sows lying on piglets and the flexible positioning of the sow. As soon as the sow lies down, she activates a...
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Dust is a major air quality issue associated with livestock facilities. In an animal barn, dust particles can originate from feeds, feces, and beddings, and can reach a very high concentration when animals are active, ventilation...
If your sows could choose a style of group housing, they would pick the one designed to keep them calm and comfortable. Electronic sow feeders with forward exits in correctly-designed group pens have been proven for decades to keep...
AP (Automated Production Services) has introduced three new on-site services to provide swine producers with barn controller training and equipment audits.
Called AP Services, the programs are offered at producer locations within the continental U.S. and at AGCO facilities in...
Basically, you have the choice between two ventilation principles in pig farming: natural and mechanical. One advantage of natural ventilation is the low investment due to the use of natural resources and simple installation. Systems based on natural ventilation...
Did you know? Sow nutritional needs are up to three times higher during lactation than during gestation. Miss the mark, even for a week or two, and you’ll pay the price in performance.
That’s where Nedap Farrowing Feeding with wireless...
A few weeks ago, we shared a fun "throw-back-Thursday" post highlighting some barn building catalogs of yesteryear. You can re-visit that blog here if you like. Within one of these barn building catalogs, we found an extensive section about...
When you’re hungry, food is all that will brighten your mood. The same goes for your sows. With an on-demand feeding system, lactating sows get the feed they want, when they want it for efficient feeding and less feed...