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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Pigs Perform Better in Clean Air
US - Pigs perform better in clean air. Would you like clean air in your barn? Now you can have clean air in your barn using EPI air technology....
US - Pigs perform better in clean air. Would you like clean air in your barn? Now you can have clean air in your barn using EPI air technology....
Once Innovations Animal Specific LED Lighting Systems for Swine Facilities
US - Once Innovations, the leader in lighting designed for the agricultural industry, has introduced its latest AgriShift MLS 14 Watt Swine Light. ...
US - Once Innovations, the leader in lighting designed for the agricultural industry, has introduced its latest AgriShift MLS 14 Watt Swine Light. ...
Achieving High Productivity Under Group-housing Systems
UK - In many countries throughout the world pig producers are coming under increasing pressure to house their pigs under welfare-friendly systems. Much of this has focussed on the sow. ...
UK - In many countries throughout the world pig producers are coming under increasing pressure to house their pigs under welfare-friendly systems. Much of this has focussed on the sow. ...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Santrev Resources for Reliable System for Piggeries
AUSTRALIA - After 40 years’ experience in all aspects of poultry housing and chicken farm development, Santrev is now using their vast network of resources to offer the same high quality and reliable...
AUSTRALIA - After 40 years’ experience in all aspects of poultry housing and chicken farm development, Santrev is now using their vast network of resources to offer the same high quality and reliable...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Managing Pig Health: Second Edition Nears Release
UK - Managing Pig Health, a reference for the farm, offers a fresh and comprehensive guide to practical veterinary information for pig farmers, veterinarians and technologists around the world....
UK - Managing Pig Health, a reference for the farm, offers a fresh and comprehensive guide to practical veterinary information for pig farmers, veterinarians and technologists around the world....
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Osborne Industries to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
US - Osborne Industries, Inc., Osborne, Kansas, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at company headquarters on 15 May 2013. ...
US - Osborne Industries, Inc., Osborne, Kansas, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at company headquarters on 15 May 2013. ...
Monday, April 15, 2013
Managing Pig Health Updated
UK - Managing Pig Health, a reference for the farm – the new, updated edition of the original “green pig book” Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Disease – offers a fresh and comprehensive...
UK - Managing Pig Health, a reference for the farm – the new, updated edition of the original “green pig book” Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Disease – offers a fresh and comprehensive...
Thursday, April 04, 2013
New House Inaugurated with Piglet Rearing Equipment
GERMANY - The agricultural cooperative, Uchtdorf, based in Uchtdorf (Tangerhütte) in Saxony-Anhalt has invested in a new house for piglet rearing....
GERMANY - The agricultural cooperative, Uchtdorf, based in Uchtdorf (Tangerhütte) in Saxony-Anhalt has invested in a new house for piglet rearing....
Monday, March 25, 2013
Partnership to Assist Producers with Group Housing Options
CANADA - The potential challenge to the ban of sow gestation stalls in Canada and the US is arguably one of the most talked about topics among producers. Those involved in the industry worry that the issue...
CANADA - The potential challenge to the ban of sow gestation stalls in Canada and the US is arguably one of the most talked about topics among producers. Those involved in the industry worry that the issue...
Friday, February 15, 2013
Modern Sow Management with Big Dutchman Innovations
THAILAND - At VIV Asia 2013, the new electronic sow feeding (ESF) station Call-Inn Big Dutchman was added to its ESF product range which will be on display for the first time in Asia. Call-Inn is ideally...
THAILAND - At VIV Asia 2013, the new electronic sow feeding (ESF) station Call-Inn Big Dutchman was added to its ESF product range which will be on display for the first time in Asia. Call-Inn is ideally...
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Big Dutchman Free-Access Stall with Swinging Door
GERMANY - Pig producers should be excited: During VIV Asia 2013, market leader Big Dutchman will present its free-access stall Easy Lock for group housing of sows....
GERMANY - Pig producers should be excited: During VIV Asia 2013, market leader Big Dutchman will present its free-access stall Easy Lock for group housing of sows....
Friday, January 11, 2013
New Exclusive Distributor of Big Dutchman Equipment
ITALY - 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...
ITALY - 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...
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Efficient Pig Climate Control Systems for Philippine Sow Farm
PHILIPPINES - The Northern Philippines experience very hot temperatures and pounding typhoons each year – not ideal conditions for raising pigs. ...
PHILIPPINES - The Northern Philippines experience very hot temperatures and pounding typhoons each year – not ideal conditions for raising pigs. ...
Monday, December 03, 2012
EuroTier 2012: 1 Company, 6 Stands, 104 Innovations
GERMANY - Come and meet the Big Dutchman Group and experience the top global event for livestock farming in Hanover at the world‘s biggest exhibition grounds. On six different stands our experts will...
GERMANY - Come and meet the Big Dutchman Group and experience the top global event for livestock farming in Hanover at the world‘s biggest exhibition grounds. On six different stands our experts will...
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Reliable and Stress-Free Oestrus Detection
GERMANY - At EuroTier 2012 Big Dutchman presents a new oestrus detection system which was developed especially for sows in group housing with electronic sow feeding stations as well as for sows in free-movement...
GERMANY - At EuroTier 2012 Big Dutchman presents a new oestrus detection system which was developed especially for sows in group housing with electronic sow feeding stations as well as for sows in free-movement...
Monday, November 12, 2012
Productivity Need Not Suffer with Group Sow Housing
GERMANY - The move to group-sow housing — following Europe’s partial ban on sow stalls in January — doesn’t have to mean a drop in herd productivity. This is the message being given to pig farmers...
GERMANY - The move to group-sow housing — following Europe’s partial ban on sow stalls in January — doesn’t have to mean a drop in herd productivity. This is the message being given to pig farmers...
Friday, November 09, 2012
LevelCheck Determines Capacitive Level in the Trough Accurately
GERMANY - With LevelCheck, Big Dutchman has introduced an innovative sensor to determine precisely trough capacitive levels at any time....
GERMANY - With LevelCheck, Big Dutchman has introduced an innovative sensor to determine precisely trough capacitive levels at any time....
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Sales Boost Expected after Stalls Ban
UK - Yorkshire-based international pig genetics company, ACMC, is expecting sales of its AC1 gilt and grandparent stock to increase substantially next year after the new welfare codes come into force in...
UK - Yorkshire-based international pig genetics company, ACMC, is expecting sales of its AC1 gilt and grandparent stock to increase substantially next year after the new welfare codes come into force in...
Friday, August 24, 2012
Reminder of New Legal Pig Housing Requirements
UK - Garth Partnership provides a useful summary of the new pig housing legal requirements which must be met by 1 January 2013 for both existing and new builds....
UK - Garth Partnership provides a useful summary of the new pig housing legal requirements which must be met by 1 January 2013 for both existing and new builds....
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Reduced Workload in Sow Management Thanks to QuigTag
GERMANY - Sow farmers who successfully want to produce piglets always have to have an excellent overview of the production and performance data of their animals. ...
GERMANY - Sow farmers who successfully want to produce piglets always have to have an excellent overview of the production and performance data of their animals. ...
Monday, July 23, 2012
BPEX Field Trial - Concrete Slat Dimensions
UK - All concrete floor slats used in pig houses in England will have to comply with the dimension requirements set out in pig welfare legislation no later than 1 January 2012....
UK - All concrete floor slats used in pig houses in England will have to comply with the dimension requirements set out in pig welfare legislation no later than 1 January 2012....
Friday, July 13, 2012
Training Farmers with Big Dutchman Pig Equipment
SOUTH AFRICA - A state-of-the art training facility for developing pig farmers was recently opened 80km North of Durban just outside Pietermaritzburg. ...
SOUTH AFRICA - A state-of-the art training facility for developing pig farmers was recently opened 80km North of Durban just outside Pietermaritzburg. ...
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Sow Parity Impacts Profits
UK - With cull sow prices currently good, now is an ideal time for pig producers to review the sow parity distribution in their herds, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company,...
UK - With cull sow prices currently good, now is an ideal time for pig producers to review the sow parity distribution in their herds, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company,...
Friday, March 02, 2012
Legacy of Farrowing House Scour
UK - Scour in farrowing houses is well-recognised. Perhaps what is less recognised is how much effect this can have on the post-weaning performance, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding...
UK - Scour in farrowing houses is well-recognised. Perhaps what is less recognised is how much effect this can have on the post-weaning performance, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Big Dutchman Expands Hungarian Office
HUNGARY - No matter whether he visits the German Big Dutchman headquarters or his Hungarian customers, Gábor Peresztegi is a well-known expert for Big Dutchman housing equipment as well as a reliable...
HUNGARY - No matter whether he visits the German Big Dutchman headquarters or his Hungarian customers, Gábor Peresztegi is a well-known expert for Big Dutchman housing equipment as well as a reliable...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Pork Commentary: McDonald's Joins Gestation Parade
US - Last week the world’s largest fast food chain McDonald’s, announced that they wish not to purchase pork from sows raised in gestation stalls at some time in the future, writes Jim Long....
US - Last week the world’s largest fast food chain McDonald’s, announced that they wish not to purchase pork from sows raised in gestation stalls at some time in the future, writes Jim Long....
Monday, November 14, 2011
Training on Electronic Sow Feeding & BigFarmNet
GERMANY - With BigFarmNet, Big Dutchman has a cutting-edge technology on offer which makes pig production much easier: all controllers, computers and sensors on a farm are able to communicate with each...
GERMANY - With BigFarmNet, Big Dutchman has a cutting-edge technology on offer which makes pig production much easier: all controllers, computers and sensors on a farm are able to communicate with each...
Friday, October 28, 2011
Dry Feeding and Liquid Feeding in Pig Rearing
GERMANY - Housing and feed are important elements during weaning but feeding young piglets requires specific pig feeding systems and management strategies, according to Dr Anne Elkmann and Norbert Bärlein...
GERMANY - Housing and feed are important elements during weaning but feeding young piglets requires specific pig feeding systems and management strategies, according to Dr Anne Elkmann and Norbert Bärlein...
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Big Dutchman Top of DLG-Image-Barometer
GERMANY - In its recent Image Barometer 2010, the DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts- Gesellschaft; German Agricultural Society) reports Big Dutchman as industry leader in the area of 'technology – livestock...
GERMANY - In its recent Image Barometer 2010, the DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts- Gesellschaft; German Agricultural Society) reports Big Dutchman as industry leader in the area of 'technology – livestock...
Friday, February 11, 2011
Big Dutchman Founder Celebrates 100th Birthday
GERMANY - Jack DeWitt, the original 'Big Dutchman', turned 100 years old on 30 January 2011. ...
GERMANY - Jack DeWitt, the original 'Big Dutchman', turned 100 years old on 30 January 2011. ...









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