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CallMatic pro: state-of-the-art electronic feeding system for sow management
At VIV Russia 2013 Big Dutchman presents its innovative electronic feeding system (ESF) CallMatic pro for pregnant sows in group housing. It ideally combines the advantages of animal-friendly housing and a feeding method ideally adapted to the requirements of each individual sow.
For the sows, group management means more freedom to move, better health and robustness. Individual, computer-controlled feeding allows the feed supply to be precisely matched to the condition of the sow. For the farm manager this means healthy sows, performance-oriented feeding and best use of the house surface area. The feeding station can also be used to automatically select sows.
CallMatic pro integrates the BigFarmNet control, a state-of-the-art software solution developed by Big Dutchman. It allows the farm manager to collect data, control and monitor all ESF stations in real time. The software‘s modular design makes it possible to control an unlimited number of feeding stations and to connect additional systems such as heat detection for example, without the need for additional control elements. The house-customised visualisation of all data in the form of graphs and the transmission of live pictures directly from the house are further advantages.
Modern pig equipment
Other pig feeding solutions on display include, among others, the renowned computer-controlled liquid feeding system HydroMix and DryRapid, a versatile dry feed conveying system. Practical and economical housing equipment for modern pig and sow management as well as climate control solutions round-out the picture.
Hall 8, stand 34E1/35F1
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Electronic sow feeding system CallMatic pro
Pig equipment for modern pig rearing, fattening and sow management
New pilot project involves feeding equipment
China: Big Dutchman cooperates with CP Group
Beijing, China – on 20th April 2013, Big Dutchman signed an official partnership contract with Jiayuguan CP Modern Agriculture and Husbandry Industrial Farmers Cooperation Organization in Jiayuguan city, Gansu province.
Present at the signing official ceremony were, from Big Dutchman Pig Equipment GmbH: Pieter Jan Brouwer, President - Business Unit Pig Asia, Kim Nielsen, China National Sales Director Pig Equiment, Leiden Lei, North China Sales Director – Pig Equipment. The contract signing ceremony was also attended ba the following: Mr Wang Feng, Deputy Secretary of Municipal Party Committee of Jiayuguan, Mr Jia Xingzhi, Chief of Agriculture and Forestry Bureau of Agriculture and Forestry Bureau, Mr Ma Jilin, Senior President of CP Lanzhou, Mr Li Linxing, Vice President of CP Lanzhou, Ms Sun Lihua, GM of the new project development as well as Mr Liu Yang, President of the Farmers Cooperation Organization.
The partnership between Big Dutchman and Jiayuguan CP Modern Agriculture and Husbandry Industrial Farmers Cooperation Organization is a 46.4 million RMB project.
The Jiayuguan CP Modern Agriculture and Husbandry Industrial Farmers Cooperation pilot project involves feeding equipment supplied by Big Dutchman for lasting quality, reliable service and unsurpaseed know-how. This pilot project with the advantageous location in the northwest of China provides 15,000 high quality pig breeders.
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Sensor-controlled dry feeding system, animal-friendly pens, optimum pig climate control
New house with pig equipment for piglet rearing inaugurated
The agricultural cooperative Uchtdorf based in Uchtdorf (Tangerhütte) in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, invested in a new house for piglet rearing. The main reasons: an increase in piglet production and a desire for improved energy efficiency. Moreover, the constructor attached great importance to animal-friendly housing conditions for the 2,300 weaners. 200 guests used the opportunity of an open house to see the outstanding result and the Big Dutchman pig equipment used in the new house. Main contractor was the agricultural building company Danbauer GmbH.
Sensor-controlled dry feeding system
The agricultural cooperative keeps approximately 650 productive sows. After weaning, the piglets are moved to the new house. A total of eight compartments with nine pens each are available there. The constructor decided to install a multi-phase feeding system. The advantages are obvious: As the feed mixture can be adapted individually to the piglets’ growth, the pigs receive exactly the mixture they need from the very beginning.
The sensor-controlled dry feeding system DryExactpro has been installed in the new house in Uchtdorf. The system transports each mixture to the correct feed valve while the mixer is already preparing the next feeding. A sensor in the automatic feeder checks when the trough is empty. Only then is new feed dispensed. This saves feeding costs and is easy on the cooperative’s purse. The computer-controlled dry feeding system can be completely integrated into the state-of-the-art BigFarmNet control software.
Especially animal-friendly piglet rearing
The new house for piglet rearing was constructed in accordance with Saxony-Anhalt's criteria for an “especially animal-friendly keeping of livestock” and thus exceeds the current requirements of Animal Protection Law. More room and a total of three different kinds of toys are available to the piglets. These toys are attached to a rocker providing further entertainment in the pens.
The pens consist of two areas with different climates and guarantee a breezy move from the farrowing pens to the piglet house. The resting area takes up a third of the total pen space, while the other thirds are used for activities and defecating, respectively. All piglets have room for resting and are protected from drafts. The lying area is heated and additionally equipped with a cover. When the piglets are moved in, the compartment temperature – and thus the temperature in the other two pen areas – amounts to 22 °C. This temperature is then lowered in accordance with the growing piglets’ requirements so that they experience a climate which is always a good fit for their age. Another welcome plus factor: The variable use of energy has a positive effect on the heating costs.
Equipment for pig climate control
Fresh air enters the compartments via the Big Dutchman ceiling inlets CL 1500. The inlet flap opens and steers the flow of the incoming fresh air by downward pull. The air flow is always guided along the ceiling, whether the inlet is opened fully or only sightly, and mixes with the house air while it is sinking. This prevents drafts. The exhaust air leaves the house via exhaust air chimneys installed in the ceiling. On hot days, the inside temperature can additionally be lowered by some degrees thanks to a high-pressure cooling system.
Danbauer GmbH was responsible for the whole project, from planning and construction to equipment. The building experts from Waren (Müritz) in Germany are a well-known, competent and reliable partner of the equipment supplier in Vechta.
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VIV Asia 2013: electronic sow feeding system Call-Inn / free access stall Easy Lock
Modern sow management with Big Dutchman innovations
At VIV Asia 2013 the new electronic sow feeding (ESF) station Call-Inn Big Dutchman has recently added to its ESF product range will be on display for the first time in Asia: Call-Inn is ideally suited for small sow production units or large units with fixed groups – with a price advantage of 25% compared to similar systems. The new, electro-pneumatically driven metering mechanism comes with a reduced number of electric components and therefore requires less power consumption than comparable devices.
The new Big Dutchman feeding station for efficient sow management does not have an extra selection unit. Therefore, it can easily be managed and is also designed for easy self-assembly. The system can ideally be used in older pig houses. The low-tech feeding station allows for economic individual feeding of sows kept in groups.
Sow management with free access stall Easy Lock
Also featured at VIV Asia is the free access stall „Easy Lock“ for group housing of sows. The innovation is equipped with a swinging door which allows the sow to enter or leave the stall at her own will. The stall generally uses very few mechanics, thus significantly reducing the number of faults.
Hall 101/104, booth number J002
Dates and opening hours
Wednesday 13 March 2013, 10.00 – 18.00 hrs.
Thursday 14 March 2013, 10.00 – 18.00 hrs.
Friday 15 March 2013, 10.00 – 16.00 hrs.
Location
BITEC, Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre
88 Bangna-trad Road, Bangna Prakanong
Bangkok 10260
Thailand
Pig production: “Very competent partner for our Italian customers”
New exclusive distributor of Big Dutchman pig equipment
Big Dutchman welcomes a new partner to its international team of sales representatives: Gong SpA, based in the Northern Italian city of Ghedi, will in future be responsible for consultation, distribution and service regarding Big Dutchman pig equipment products in Italy. This agreement was recently reached by Magnus Westerkamp, Managing Director Big Dutchman Pig Equipment GmbH and Dr. Francesco Manenti, Managing Director Gong SpA in the Big Dutchman head office in Vechta, Germany.
“We are happy to have gained such a competent partner for our Italian customers and our company,” said Magnus Westerkamp at the signing of the agency contract. The Italian company, which is managed by its owner, will from now on distribute the whole product range of the German company, in addition to its own portfolio. Gong will also have a great amount of spare parts in stock.
Modern pig equipment and competent service in pig production
The Italian market leader has been producing and distributing pig equipment for the last 20 years. Gong offers extensive services to perfectly support Big Dutchman customers in Italy: Delivery and assembly as well as comprehensive consulting and planning are part of Gong's scope of services. Gong will be concentrating especially on the after-sales service and supply customers with required spare parts. Gong employs a staff of 35 persons who pig producers in Italy know as experienced experts for modern pig production.
Big Dutchman is the world’s largest equipment supplier for modern pig production and poultry production. The range of products includes traditional and computer-controlled feeding equipment as well as climate control and exhaust air treatment. The scope varies from small to large, fully integrated turn-key farms. Big Dutchman offers its customers all options – from the planning to the commissioning. Worldwide, the Big Dutchman Group achieved most recently an annual turnover of approximately 858 million euros with nearly 2,500 employees.
