PIG-02-08 · Breeding & Gestation
Electronic Sow Feeding Stations
Feeding stations that identify each sow in a group and give her the ration set for her.
- Individual rations
- Forward or return exit
- Ear-tag identification
- Used in
- Group gestation
- Works with
- Group Sow Housing Pens, Animal ID & Feed, Water and Energy Monitoring, Pig Farm Management Software
- Made to
- Your house, herd size and layout
- Order as
- Single items, complete rooms or part of a turnkey farm
About electronic sow feeding stations
An electronic sow feeding station identifies each sow by her ear tag and releases the ration set for her, so group-housed sows can still be fed individually. The station must fit the pen layout and the sow flow, and it relies on tags, software and a plan for power or network failure.
Common configurations
Forward or return exit
Sows leave ahead or back the way they came.
Identification and control
Different readers and dosing mechanisms.
Selection checklist
Before we send a layout or quotation, we confirm these points with you.
| Point to confirm | Why we ask |
|---|---|
| Sows per station | Group size each station can serve. |
| Entry and exit | Position in the pen and sow flow. |
| Individual identification | Tag type and reader. |
| Feed dosing | Accuracy and ration control. |
| Power or network failure | What the station does when either drops out. |
| Data and maintenance | Software interface and service. |
Dimensions, materials and quantities are confirmed for each project.
Scope of supply
| Usually in the package | Agreed in each contract |
|---|---|
| Pen panels, gates and connectors | Fasteners and foundation embeds |
| Floors and floor supports where ordered | Installation on site |
| Feeding stations and their control parts where ordered | Spare parts quantity |
Fits with
Frequently asked questions
Do I need special ear tags?
Yes, each sow needs an electronic tag the station can read. The tag type is matched to the reader.
Tell us about your farm
Share the herd size, the stages you want to equip and where the farm is — our engineers will suggest a configuration.