Prima Svin: Building a Large-Scale Pig Farm with SKIOLD

Simple, reliable solutions designed for efficient production and future expansion

Prima Svin A/S is a Danish pig producer with a clear ambition to build a large-scale and efficient production operation.

The company acquired the farm in 2017 and has since been developing and expanding the production facilities. The expansion includes modern facilities designed around simple, reliable solutions, efficient workflows and the possibility for future growth.

For owner Thomas Søby Carstensen, the objective is not simply to build bigger, but to create production facilities that support employees and make daily operations as simple and efficient as possible.

Simple solutions for large-scale production

As the farms grow, the number of employees and the complexity of the operation also increase.

For Prima Svin, this makes simplicity an important design principle.

The new facilities are therefore planned around straightforward systems and clear layouts that make it easy for employees to understand and operate the production.

“The equipment and the systems need to be simple because our farms are becoming so large and we are getting many employees. That is what we have tried to build the facility around.”

— Thomas Søby Carstensen, Prima Svin A/S

The company has combined local Danish contractors with experienced equipment suppliers, including SKIOLD, to create a reliable and professional production setup.

Reliability supports stable production

For Prima Svin, reliable equipment is closely connected to the overall economics of the farm.

The objective is to maintain stable production and consistent results, because predictable production provides a stronger foundation for profitable pig farming.

This was an important consideration when selecting equipment and planning the new facilities.

“Basically, it is important that our production keeps running and that we have stable production with good results. If you have stable production, you also have an economy that is at the good end.”

— Thomas Søby Carstensen, Prima Svin A/S

Designed for efficient management

The new facilities are divided into clearly defined sections, with dedicated feeding equipment for each section.

This makes it easier for employees to identify and deal with problems quickly.

If, for example, a feeding system in one section requires attention, the corresponding equipment can be located immediately without affecting the rest of the facility.

This simple approach helps reduce complexity and makes daily management more efficient as the production grows.

Phase feeding at section level

SKIOLD supplies Prima Svin with feeding systems designed to support phase feeding and gradual feed changes at section level.

This allows feed programmes to be adapted to the requirements of the pigs in each section while keeping the feeding system structured and easy to manage.

The project includes both liquid and dry feeding, covering different stages of the pig production.

A complete SKIOLD solution

SKIOLD has supplied solutions across several areas of the Prima Svin project.

The equipment includes:

• SKIOLD Sigma planet drum cleaner
• Feed mill expansion and refurbishment
• Mineral dosing system
• Handling of big-bags
• Liquid feeding system for 3,000 sows
• Dry feeding system for piglets
• 15 SKIOLD TransPork section feeding systems for weansers
• SKIOLD Maximat dispensers
• Ventilation systems
• Heating systems
• Two air cleaning systems for the sow facility

The combination of feeding, climate and feed handling systems provides Prima Svin with an integrated solution designed around the requirements of a large-scale pig production operation.

Planning for future growth

A key principle in the development of Prima Svin has been to think about the future from the beginning.

The facilities are designed with clear production flows and infrastructure that can support further expansion.

“Think big, because it is going to be big. Get the right lines in place from the start, so you have a facility that can be expanded over time if you do not have the possibility to build it all at once.”

— Thomas Søby Carstensen, Prima Svin A/S

This approach allows Prima Svin to develop the production in stages without compromising the overall layout or efficiency of the farm.

Results

The Prima Svin project provides:

• Simple and clearly structured production facilities
• Reliable feeding and climate technology
• Efficient daily management
• Phase feeding at section level
• Liquid and dry feeding for different production stages
• Clear separation of feeding systems between sections
• Infrastructure designed for future expansion
• Integrated feed handling, feeding and climate solutions
• A scalable setup for large-scale pig production

A scalable approach to modern pig production

Prima Svin's approach is based on a simple principle: large-scale production does not have to mean unnecessary complexity.

By establishing clear production flows, reliable technology and systems that are easy for employees to operate, the company is building a production platform designed for both efficient daily operation and future growth.

SKIOLD's combination of feeding, feed handling and climate solutions supports this approach and provides Prima Svin with the technology needed to develop its production step by step.

Facts

• Location: Denmark
• Company: Prima Svin A/S
• Production: Pig production
• Established: 2017
• Application: Large-scale pig production
• Feeding: Liquid and dry feeding
• Feeding concept: Phase feeding at section level
• Sow production: 3,000-sow greenfield project
• Weaner production: Facilities with 25,000 pen places
• Feeding systems: 15 TransPork section feeding systems
• Feed mill: Existing mill expanded and refurbished
• Grain cleaning: SKIOLD Sigma Planet Drum Cleaner
• Climate: Ventilation, heating and air cleaning

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