Pig feeding equipement FaroTek

Genetic improvements in sow breeding mean that the number of piglets in each litter is increasing. Sows must have a higher feed intake in order to produce more milk and at the same time limit body weight loss. The best way to boost the sow's feed intake is by offering the feed gradually. This is also better for the sow's digestive system. What this means is providing feed in smaller portions more frequently. And preferably also at times when the sow feels like eating. FaroTek allows you to feed sows several times a day according to an individual regime. How does FaroTek work? When the sow arrives in the farrowing house, she is linked to the dispenser in the farrowing pen. Her correct, individual feed curve is activated, taking into account her body condition and, for example, her age and parity. The system calculates each sow’s daily feed ration according to a feed curve and doses this ration in several portions throughout the day. The feed is not dispensed into the trough at regular, fixed times - but according to the sow’s appetite. Each time the sow touches the sensor ball, the FaroTek doses a small amount of feed into the trough. When the sow has eaten her complete ration, the system will stop dosing until the next feeding time. Insight into eating behaviour in the house In the house, a handy LED indicator on the dispenser provides important information about the feed status of the relevant sow such as whether she has already eaten that day and whether she consumed her full ration.