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Electronic Sow Feeding

SKIOLD is a specialist in electronic sow feeding of loose sows

Electronic Sow Feeding of loose sows (ESF) is one of the most prevalent systems in Danish pig production. SKIOLD has designed and developed a sturdy electronic feed station which makes a difference for feed efficiency, animal welfare and ease of use. Our electronic sow feeder is ideal for feeding of loose sows in group pens based on their requirements with focus on high animal welfare. You can choose between our dry feeding or liquid feeding system.

The SKIOLD ESF feeder is a robust, sturdy station that can withstand the rough conditions in the housings and is designed to keep the sows calm and comfortable and support their productivity and minize removals caused by injuries.

There are different setup for the Electronic Sow Feeder as you can have the sows either in constant or dynamic groups. Constant groups are typically formed by one weekly team once and for all. This way, the dominance hierarchy fights will only happen once in the sows' gestation period.

Dynamic groups are formed on a continual basis, where new sows are introduced with fixed intervals. SKIOLD continuously develops the ESF management strategies. The key to success with ESF in the gestation areas is to establish good practice conditions for the gilts before they are placed in the gestation area.

How Electronic Sow Feeding works:

The sows eat sequentially, one after the other, from the same station. Once a sow enters the station the entrance gate locks behind her and she is identified by means of a transponder in her ear tag. The computer-controlled feeder allots her a specific amount of feed, dropped into the feed through over a limited period of time. A built-in cleaning system automatically rinses the trough after each feeding. During the feed drop, and for several minutes afterward, the entrance gate remains locked so that other sows may not enter. The SKIOLD Electronic Sow Feeder allots precise, individual feed based on parity, condition and stage of gestation or lactation and ensures that the sows get the correct nutritional feed based on her needs.

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Electronic sow feeding of loose sows | SKIOLD

Electronic Sow Feeding Station

SKIOLD has designed and developed an electronic feed station which makes a difference for feed efficiency, animal welfare and ease of use. There are no sharp edges and corners inside the feed station. This means that the sows can ...

SKIOLD has designed and developed an electronic feed station which makes a difference for feed efficiency, animal welfare and ease of use. There are no sharp edges and corners inside the feed station. This means that the sows can move easily through the stations without risking injuries. At the same time, the trough has been designed to match the natural eating behaviour of the sows.

The feed station is built of sturdy steel plates to ensure longevity. It has air-controlled access gates and air-controlled access to the trough. In the new generation, there is extra focus on animal welfare and user-friendliness.

Unique rinsing system
A built-in cleaning system automatically rinses the trough after each feeding. This prevents the accumulation of old feed and ensures that the system provides fresh feed for each sow every time.
The rinse system is an innovation and has not been marketed in feed stations before. Manual rinsing is also possible.

Colour marking
If you do not have a separation pen, or if you wish to mark certain sows for vaccination, etc., a colour spray system is available for installation above the eating area. The spray system can operate with up to three different colours.


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Dry or liquid feed in ESF - your choice

With a SKIOLD transponder system, you decide whether to have a dry feed or liquid feed in your ESF stations. It is possible to use up to two recipes in dry feed and this allows for differentiated feed distribution and changing of ...

With a SKIOLD transponder system, you decide whether to have a dry feed or liquid feed in your ESF stations. It is possible to use up to two recipes in dry feed and this allows for differentiated feed distribution and changing of recipies at a time that suits you best. There are a number of possibilities for tailored feed curves, which ensures flexibility in your everyday life.


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ESF computer

The ESF computer is a robust, industrial computer made in Denmark that can withstand the rough conditions in the housings, which are often not insulated. The computer features all facilities to be expected for a modern feeding com...

The ESF computer is a robust, industrial computer made in Denmark that can withstand the rough conditions in the housings, which are often not insulated. The computer features all facilities to be expected for a modern feeding computer. Various Windows-based programs for remote control and management are available.

With the hand-held terminal, you can take all the data for your sows with you wherever you go. A newly developed wireless scanner makes it possible to read the sows' ear tags, providing you with instant access to all relevant data.

The hand-held terminal features a plug connection, which can be used for recharging the terminal or transferring new data to both the feeding computer and the management program in your PC.
The combination of newly developed hardware and software constitutes the perfect tool for administration of ESF as well as liquid feeding.


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