Smarter pig farming: How monitoring solutions are transforming barn management
Managing climate, water, and weight effectively can mean the difference between profitability and loss
16 October 2025
3 minute read
By: In modern pig production, consistency, welfare, and efficiency are everything. Producers face increasing pressure from rising input costs, tightening regulations, and growing consumer demands for transparency and animal welfare. At the same time, the health and productivity of pigs remain directly tied to the barn environment. Managing climate, water, and weight effectively can mean the difference between profitability and loss.
That’s why data-driven solutions are becoming indispensable. Already available for pig producers across Europe, dol-sensors’ Monitoring Solutions are setting a new standard in data-driven barn management. Rollout to the US and other regions is planned, ensuring more farmers worldwide will soon benefit from the technology.
Eyes and Ears in the Barn – 24/7
From CO₂ buildup to sudden temperature swings, from water leaks to high ammonia levels, small problems can escalate quickly in a pig barn. The new Monitoring Solutions allow producers to detect issues before they become costly setbacks.
Wireless LoRa-based sensors continuously gather data on temperature, humidity, ammonia, CO₂, and water usage, all without needing an internet connection in the barn. Information flows securely to a central dashboard—covering multiple barns, even across countries. Custom alarms give producers early warnings, supporting fast corrective action and reducing the risk of mortality.
From Gut Feeling to Informed Decision-Making
For too long, many management decisions in pig production have relied on intuition. With dol-sensors’ Monitoring Solutions, producers can finally base choices on hard data.
The system not only tracks barn climate in real-time but also supports benchmarking between sites. By comparing conditions and results, farmers can identify best practices—whether it’s a feeding strategy, ventilation setting, or equipment choice. Over time, a growing database of reliable data helps optimize performance and boost herd health.
Meeting Future Demands with Scalable, Secure Technology
The livestock sector is evolving under stricter welfare expectations and environmental regulations, particularly around ammonia emissions. By automatically collecting and storing historical data, dol-sensors’ Monitoring Solutions ensure producers are prepared for audits, certifications, and compliance requirements.
Security is also central to the design. All sensor data belongs entirely to the farmer and is protected by encrypted cloud transmission and ISO 27001-certified protocols.
While the system is currently optimized for European conditions and regulatory frameworks, its scalability means expansion to the US and other regions is already in development.
As production grows, the system scales easily—whether expanding in the same region or managing barns across borders.
Accurate Weight Tracking with the iDOL 65 Camera
Alongside barn climate monitoring, dol-sensors also offers the iDOL 65 Pig Weighing Camera. Mounted overhead, the 3D camera captures images every 10 seconds, analyzing them to provide highly accurate hourly weight data. With precision of ±5% for pigs up to 30 kg and ±3% for those up to 110 kg, the system allows producers to monitor growth, track feed efficiency, and respond quickly to deviations.
The result? More consistent weight gain, healthier pigs, and maximized profitability—all without the stress of manual weighing.
Plug-and-Play for Today’s Barns
Ease of use is key. Installation requires no technicians and minimal wiring, making the system accessible for farms of all sizes. Designed for the tough conditions of livestock housing, the robust sensors and cameras deliver reliability with minimal maintenance.
And crucially, dol-sensors’ Monitoring Solutions work independently of existing ventilation infrastructure, making them compatible with diverse barn setups.
A New Standard for Pig Production
As the industry looks ahead, the ability to base decisions on accurate, secure, and real-time data will separate the farms that thrive from those that fall behind. Monitoring Solutions from dol-sensors offer a way forward: smarter barn management, healthier pigs, and stronger bottom lines.
The new Monitoring Solutions are already helping European pig producers monitor smarter, not harder. And with upcoming expansion to the US and beyond, producers everywhere will soon have access to the same powerful tools for healthier pigs and more efficient operations.
Learn more at https://www.dol-sensors.com/the-dol-sensors-lora-monitoring-solutions
