Feeding pigs, piglets and sows
Well fed – and healthy
Efficient feeding of pigs plays a decisive role in increasing their growth and wellbeing, improving hygiene and health, and ultimately setting a high standard in terms of meat quality. To run a large farm in an economically efficient manner, it is also essential to reduce labour costs and save labour resources for other activities. Several criteria must be considered when deciding which feeding method to use.
Feeding methods:
- Dry feeding
This method involves the use of solid feedstuffs such as pellets, grain, or mixed fodder. It allows precise monitoring of the quantity and composition of the feed. - Liquid feeding
Here, the feed is administered in liquid form, often combined with dry feed. This method can promote better feed uptake and digestion, especially among young or sick animals. - Pneumatic feeding
This advanced method involves transporting the feed to the feeding points via compressed air pipes. It enables precise, automated feeding with reduced workload and feed waste. - On-demand feeding
The benefit of on-demand feeding lies in needs-based feeding using almost every innovative technology which is currently available. This results in ultra-efficient, resource-sparing feeding of pigs.
- Integration of animal welfare considerations
TEWE offers sophisticated feeding technology not only for small farms with tight budgets, but also large agricultural companies with the highest demands in terms of automation, monitoring and documentation. The key factors here are:
- StrawIntegrating straw into the feeding environment allows the pigs to occupy themselves and promotes their natural behaviour. This can reduce stress and increase the welfare of the animals.
- SpaceAdequate space in the feeding and lying areas is important in allowing the pigs to move freely and preventing the development of behavioural disorders. Feed quality and hygiene High-quality feed with the right nutrients and clean feeding and watering systems are decisive for the health and welfare of the pigs.
Feed quality and hygiene High-quality feed with the right nutrients and clean feeding and watering systems are decisive for the health and welfare of the pigs.
The use of innovative technologies in TEWE solutions helps towards these ambitions in many different ways.
Important considerations:
Nutritional needs
Pigs have different nutritional needs depending on their age, weight and production stage. A balanced diet which covers their nutritional needs is vital to their growth and their health.
Feed quality
The quality of the feeds directly affects the performance and health of the pigs. High-quality feeds containing the right nutrients are indispensable.
Feed management
Effective feed management includes monitoring feed uptake, adjusting feed composition and quantity, and cleaning the feeding systems at regular intervals.
Hygiene
Clean feeding systems and hygienic feeding environments are essential in preventing disease and ensuring the health of the pigs.
TEWE’s professional, fully automated feeding systems offer innovative solutions which enable precise, efficient and hygienic feeding for optimal results. Our experts will come to you to advise you about which system is the best solution for your farm and draw up a custom system design tailored precisely to your needs.
To learn all of the details and other feeding methods, as well as for whom they are suitable, see the TEWE solutions listed further below. Of course, we can also inform you about this individually and personally on your premises. Get in touch with us via the contact button to the side.