A game-changer in the industry starting with automatic condition scoring in gestation?

By Arno van Brandenburg 

Business Development Manager (Pig Division) at Nedap.

Condition of sows is important. Good condition is given more productivity (piglets born alive). This can be done with Back Fat measurement/Calliper and other tools. Weighing would be suitable but takes too much time. Now Nedap did automate this. This is done every day automatically. On a 1700 sow farm, we have 2710 automatic week weights in 3 month, not dependent on your personal, is this not incredible.

Below is a screen with weight development of first parity sows.

These data points give very interesting material for further analyses.

One of the analyses done is shown in the graph below, you see the growth of the gilts in pregnancy and her production of liveborn piglets.

The next steps for automation are there.

In the video, you see 4 automatic condition scoring units (weight samplers) in 1200 gestation sow barn.

If any questions: contact your Nedap business partner or contact Nedap.

If you would like to find out yourselves:

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“Group Housing: Challenges & Successes”

January 26, 2022 – There will be two sessions: 10:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. CT Iowa Events Center, Room 315, on the 3rd level Des Moines, IA

This is an exclusive launch party of a virtual farm tour featuring a transition from crates to group housing. You will also hear from Arno van Brandenburg and Rich Lepper with Nedap as they share firsthand experiences about barn design, animal behavior and performance benchmarks for group housing.

Attendees will receive a limited edition Nedap gift and will be eligible for special product discounts.

Nedap will make a special announcement at this event!

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