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(Modern, Semi-Automated to Automated Solutions)
Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF) Stations
Function: Individualized feeding for pregnant sows to prevent aggression.
Brands: Nedap (Netherlands), Big Dutchman (Germany), JYGA Technologies (Canada).
Capacity: 1 ESF station per 40–50 sows.
Gestation Stalls/Group Housing
Options: Static stalls (traditional) or dynamic group pens (welfare-compliant).
Space: 1.8–2.2 m²/sow in group housing.
Farrowing Crates
Design: Anti-crush sides, heated piglet zones (infrared lamps or pads).
Capacity: 48–60 crates (batch farrowing, 8–12 batches/year).
Brands: Osborne Industries (USA), Fancom (Netherlands).
Piglet Survival Tools
Heat lamps (e.g., Schauer Agrotronic), creep feeders.
Wean-to-Finish Pens
Capacity: 20–25 piglets/pen (500 piglets/batch).
Features: Slatted floors, adjustable feeders, nipple drinkers.
Feeders & Drinkers
Dry Feeders: Rotecna (Spain) – anti-waste design.
Nipple Drinkers: Skellerup (New Zealand) – low-maintenance.
Negative Pressure Ventilation
Components: Exhaust fans (Vostermans), inlet controllers.
Smart Sensors: ClimateGuard (real-time NH₃/temp/humidity monitoring).
Cooling Systems
Drip cooling for sows, evaporative pads (hot climates).
Feed Storage Silos
Capacity: 50–100 MT (2–3 silos for 500 sows).
Brands: Sukup (USA), Sioux Steel.
Automatic Feed Lines
Pneumatic Systems: Aco Funki (Denmark) – low-noise delivery.
Slatted Floors
Material: Reinforced concrete or plastic (e.g., TuffTrough).
Lagoon/Pit Systems or Biogas Digesters (for large-scale recycling).
Herdsman Pro (PigCHAMP) – Breeding/health records.
Automated Sorting Gates – AP Livestock (Australia).
