Electronic Sow Feeding at Civagaard: Efficient Feeding for 3,500 Sows

SKIOLD ESF supports feed efficiency, animal welfare and efficient sow management

Civagaard A/S is a large-scale Danish pig producer operating 10 farms and managing production from weaners to finishers.

The company has approximately 3,500 sows, producing around 122,500 weaners and 100,000 finishers annually.

Civagaard has chosen SKIOLD as a long-term supplier of feeding and farm equipment, including Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF), liquid and dry feeding systems, ventilation and alarm systems.

Individual feeding for better control

With SKIOLD Electronic Sow Feeding, each sow is identified individually when entering the feeding station. The system then delivers the programmed ration according to the sow's individual requirements.

This enables Civagaard to combine group housing with individual feeding, providing accurate control of feed allocation while supporting good animal welfare.

“ESF is one of the most prevalent systems in Danish pig production, and SKIOLD has been one of the leading producers within that field, so it was natural for us to choose SKIOLD. SKIOLD ESF makes the difference for feed efficiency, animal welfare and our daily work with the sows.”

— Mr Johansen, Owner and CEO, Civagaard

Efficient sow management

Feed is one of the largest costs in pig production, making accurate feed allocation essential.

By feeding each sow according to her individual requirements, ESF helps improve feed efficiency and reduce unnecessary feed consumption. At the same time, automated feeding reduces manual work and gives staff a better overview of the herd.

The system supports:

• Individual feed allocation
• Accurate control of feed consumption
• Reduced feed waste
• Group housing with individual feeding
• Easier daily sow management

Reliable technology for large-scale production

With 10 farms and thousands of animals, Civagaard depends on equipment that can operate reliably every day.

SKIOLD supplies the farm with solutions across several areas of production, creating a consistent setup for feeding and climate management.

The equipment includes:

• Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF)
• Liquid feeding systems
• Dry feeding systems
• Ventilation systems
• Alarm systems
• Silos and feed storage

Together, these solutions support efficient production and practical day-to-day management across the farm's production units.

A long-term partnership

Civagaard's continued use of SKIOLD equipment reflects the importance of reliable technology in modern pig production.

For the sow units, ESF provides the combination of individual feeding, group housing and automated management that Civagaard needs to maintain efficient production while focusing on animal welfare and feed efficiency.

Results

The SKIOLD solutions provide Civagaard with:

• Efficient feeding of approximately 3,500 sows
• Individual feeding of loose-housed sows
• Improved feed efficiency
• Reduced manual feeding work
• Better control of sow feeding
• Support for animal welfare
• Reliable technology for large-scale pig production
• Integrated feeding and farm equipment

Facts

• Location: Denmark
• Company: Civagaard A/S
• Production: Pig production
• Number of farms: 10
• Sows: Approx. 3,500
• Annual weaner production: Approx. 122,500
• Annual finisher production: Approx. 100,000
• Feeding system: SKIOLD Electronic Sow Feeding
• Other SKIOLD solutions: Liquid feeding, dry feeding, ventilation, alarm systems and silos
• Application: Large-scale pig production

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