Electronic Sow Feeding in Spain: Fustero Ganadera Expands with SKIOLD

Reliable Electronic Sow Feeding supports expansion from 2,500 to 3,700 sows

Fustero Ganadera S.L. has been a SKIOLD customer since 2008 and is one of Spain's well-established pig producers.

After many years of reliable operation, the company chose SKIOLD once again when expanding its production from 2,500 to 3,700 sows. Today, 22 SKIOLD Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF) stations manage the feeding of approximately 1,600 gestating sows, providing precise individual feeding and supporting efficient sow management.

“Our SKIOLD equipment has operated without problems for nine years. The maintenance is good and the feeding control for each animal works smoothly, so we are very satisfied with our existing SKIOLD solution. That is why we chose SKIOLD again for our expansion, thanks to their excellent reputation, experience and reliability.”

— The Merino Corvinos family, Fustero Ganadera, Spain

Reliable ESF technology for efficient sow management

Managing large groups of loose-housed gestating sows requires accurate feeding and reliable technology.

SKIOLD's Electronic Sow Feeding system identifies each sow individually and automatically delivers the correct amount of feed according to her nutritional requirements. Individual feeding helps maintain optimal body condition throughout gestation while reducing feed waste and supporting animal welfare.

For Fustero Ganadera, reliable operation and consistent performance have been key reasons for continuing the partnership with SKIOLD during the farm's expansion.

Supporting long-term farm growth

As production increased, Fustero Ganadera required a feeding solution capable of supporting a larger sow herd without compromising feeding precision.

The existing SKIOLD ESF installation had already demonstrated dependable performance over many years. This gave the owners the confidence to continue with SKIOLD when expanding the farm to accommodate 3,700 sows.

Today, the 22 ESF stations efficiently manage feeding for approximately 1,600 gestating sows, ensuring every sow receives an individually adapted ration throughout pregnancy.

Individual feeding improves control

Electronic Sow Feeding offers considerably greater flexibility than traditional group feeding.

Each sow is identified by her electronic ear transponder when entering the feeding station. The system automatically allocates the correct feed ration based on production stage and feeding strategy, while all feeding data is recorded digitally for complete management overview.

This enables producers to:

• Feed every sow according to individual requirements
• Maintain optimal body condition throughout gestation
• Reduce feed waste
• Improve feeding management
• Monitor every animal individually

Reliable technology proven over many years

Reliability is essential in modern pig production.

For Fustero Ganadera, the decision to choose SKIOLD again was based on many years of positive operating experience.

The ESF system has delivered dependable daily performance while supporting efficient management of a large sow herd, making it a natural choice when increasing production capacity.

“We decided to use SKIOLD again for our expansion because of their reputation, experience and the reliability of the existing installation.”

— The Merino Corvinos family, Fustero Ganadera, Spain

Results

The SKIOLD ESF solution has provided Fustero Ganadera with:

• SKIOLD customer since 2008
• Expansion from 2,500 to 3,700 sows
• 22 Electronic Sow Feeding stations
• Individual feeding for approximately 1,600 gestating sows
• Reliable operation for more than nine years
• Precise individual feeding of every sow
• Improved feeding control and herd management
• A trusted solution selected again for farm expansion

Complete SKIOLD ESF Solution

The installation at Fustero Ganadera includes:

• 22 SKIOLD Electronic Sow Feeding stations
• Individual electronic identification of every sow
• Automatic individual feed allocation
• Digital feeding management
• Automated feeding records
• Reliable ESF technology for large sow herds

A long-term partnership built on reliability

For more than a decade, SKIOLD has supported Fustero Ganadera with reliable feeding technology for gestating sows.

By combining precise individual feeding with dependable operation, the ESF solution has helped the farm manage a growing sow herd while maintaining efficient feeding and high production standards.

The decision to choose SKIOLD again during the farm's expansion demonstrates the value of a reliable feeding solution designed for long-term performance.

Facts

• Location: Spain
• Customer: Fustero Ganadera S.L.
• Production: Pig production
• Customer since: 2008
• Current herd: 2,500 sows
• Expansion: 3,700 sows
• Gestation herd: Approx. 1,600 sows
• Feeding system: 22 SKIOLD Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF) stations
• Application: Individual feeding of loose-housed gestating sows

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