GESTAL Solo+: Computerized Feeding System for Farrowing Sows

THE Solo+ EFFECT

100% wireless and autonomous, it increases sow body condition and milk production by offering several meals during the day.

Optimizes the lactating sow’s feed intake for :

THE GESTAL Solo+ SYSTEM

Streamlines and analyzes the sows' daily feed intake.

Each unit tracks one sows' daily feed intake. With a detailed report, it's possible to make sure that all of the sows ate enough and to make adjustments to their feed curves when needed.

Strong and durable product

Engineered for pork producers, by pork producers, our products are strongly built and reliable. Pressure washable, all of our GESTAL products are certified ip66 and Nema 4x (waterproof and extreme weather resistant).

Compatible with every type of building

For a new construction or renovation, our specialists offer precious advices in terns of floor layouts. Be sure that your farm will meet the animal welfare regulations applicable in your area.

GESTAL Solo+ IN ACTION

BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES

Savings

• Better workload management because of less time spent in the farrowing rooms.
  • Colored lights on the feeder indicates which sows need attention and help to better manage the available labor.
  • Generates reports to locate low-consumption, limited and wasteful sows.
• Reduction of feed wastage.
  • Wasteful sows will get the needed quantity of feed, no more, no less.
• Optional water management.
  • In a wet-dry feeding situation, managing the water directly on the GESTAL allows a better water and feed mixture control in order to optimize feed intake.

Improved sow performance

• Shorter wean-to-estrus interval due to the sow better body condition at weaning.
• Higher farrowing rate. A better body condition throughout the process naturally leads to a higher number of piglets at the next farrowing.
• Increased sow longetivity.
• Heavier litter weight at weaning. With a higher daily feed intake, the sows will produce more milk, having a direct impact on the litter weight at weaning.

Peace of mind

• Waterproof and resistant, the GESTAL units are pressure washable.
• Easy to install, GESTAL feeding system is no headache. Also, the GESTAL technical team will go on farm to start the feeding systems.
• Autonomous feeding system that continues feeding even if the computer stops working. With the wireless communication, it is possible to follow the sows, even remotely.
• Software and mobile application are simple and easy to use. Made for today’s way of life, they allow for faster detection of problem sows by farm employees with their cellphone.

Precision

• Feed management 24/7/365. No public holiday, no sick day for the GESTAL feeding systems.
• Feeding schedules and curves easily programmable by the producer. Parameters can be changed on the computer or directly on the unit and modifications will be automatically shared between both of them.
• Feeding distribution precise enough to be used for research purposes.