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DLG (German Agricultural Society) has announced the winners of the Innovation Award EuroTier 2026. This year, 176 innovations were recognized by the independent DLG Innovation Commission, with four receiving Gold Medals and 27 Silver Medals. Among the Gold and Silver Medal winners, two innovations were additionally honored with the special distinction “Animal Welfare Award”. The medal-winning companies represent 10 countries and territories across Europe, Asia and North America, reflecting the particularly strong international profile of this year's competition.
Gold awards in the swine sector
Manufacturer: WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp GmbH (Germany)
Product: Smart Farrowing Pen: AI-supported animal welfare analysis and adaptive barn control
Hall/stand: 17 B04
Joint development with VetVise GmbH
WEDA's Smart Farrowing Pen combines AI-supported analysis of the behaviour of sows and piglets with automated barn and feeding technology. Control variables such as the piglet nest temperature or the feed curve are adjusted independently and autonomously on the basis of real-time data. In this way, the animals indirectly control their husbandry environment themselves for the first time.
Smart Farrowing Pen: AI-supported animal welfare analysis and adaptive barn control has also won the Animal Welfare Award.
Manufacturer: Peter Prinzing GmbH (Germany)
Product: Pig-Barn-Cleaner
Hall/stand: 12 D10
The Pig-Barn-Cleaner is an autonomous, fully automatic system for cleaning and removing manure from defined partial areas within each individual pen. Regular, automated manure removal optimises barn hygiene and reduces emissions, thereby contributing to sustainable and resource-efficient pig farming.
Silver Awards in the swine sector
Manufacturer: HealthTech BioActives, S.L.U. (Spain)
Product: Weanex NEO
Hall/stand: 20 D14
Weanex NEO fosters early solid feed consumption in piglets by mimicking natural olfactory signals from the placenta, colostrum and sow's milk. This biologically inspired approach facilitates the transition from milk to solid feed, increases feed consumption and growth and improves the piglets' development after weaning.
Manufacturer: SOLOMON Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
Product: ReproScent Series (No. 1, 3, 5)
Hall/stand: 15 E23
ReproScent Series (No. 1, 3, 5) is a non-invasive biostimulation technology for cattle, pigs and goats. Species-specific pheromones naturally stimulate the reproductive axis and can supplement or replace hormonal treatments. This method improves fertilisation rates, reduces stress for the animals and simplifies operational procedures.
Manufacturer: VILOFOSS (Germany)
Product: IN-Force S
Hall/stand: 21 H16
IN-FORCE S supports the digestive health of piglets in sensitive rearing stages with a combination of black soldier fly oil, hop active substances and essential oils, which fosters microbial equilibrium in the intestine. Initial trials show a significant reduction in the microbial count as well as benefits in feed efficiency and animal health.
Manufacturer: Constantec Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
Product: FEED CHECK
Hall/stand: 12 B03
FEED CHECK optimises fill level monitoring in feed silos by means of precise LiDAR technology to accurately determine the remaining quantity. Integrated temperature and humidity sensors additionally monitor the feed quality. With its long service life, the rechargeable battery enables low-maintenance operation and increases process reliability.
Manufacturer: MS Schippers GmbH (Germany)
Product: MS Smart Cleaning Robot
Hall/stand: 11 E15
The MS Smart Cleaning Robot automates barn cleaning in pig farming and combines chemical soaking, washing and disinfection in a single system for the first time. The robot uses 3D LiDAR to navigate autonomously and clean even areas that are difficult to access. This improves barn hygiene, reduces the amount of work required and enhances protection against infections.
Manufacturer: ATX Suisse GmbH (Switzerland)
Product: ATX AluXheat
Hall/stand: 15 G19 & 16 B02
The ATX AluXheat is an infrared heating system for pig rearing that has been evolved specifically for the conditions in pig barns. The system combines a sealed aluminium housing with energy-optimised infrared technology and an ingenious safety concept to reduce fire risks and protect against moisture and short circuits.
Manufacturer: Schauer Agrotronic GmbH (Austria)
Product: Strohmatic AERO Dust Control
Hall/stand: 16 A04
Strohmatic AERO Dust Control reduces dust even during straw distribution and extensively prevents it from occurring. Thanks to a central, sensor-controlled oil dosing system, only a minimal amount of oil is used during littering. This reduces consumption, cleaning effort and costs and improves barn hygiene.
Manufacturer: WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp GmbH (Germany)
Product: WEDA QEW: The revolutionary liquid feeding tank with an integrated service hatch and easy bottom bearing replacement.
Hall/stand: 17 B04
The WEDA QEW improves the maintenance and cleaning of mixing tanks in liquid feeding systems. A large service hatch at floor level enables safe, direct access, while the newly designed agitator bearing can be replaced without heavy lifting work. This increases work safety and reduces downtimes. Tank shape and agitator optimisations also improve feed homogeneity.
Manufacturer: ACO Funki A/S (Denmark)
Product: SpaceKit Slurry Cassette
Hall/stand: 15 D14
The SpaceKit Slurry Cassettes from ACO Funki reduce emissions from pig barns thanks to their funnel-shaped design, which results in a smaller slurry surface area and a shorter storage time. Ammonia, methane and odour emissions are effectively reduced in combination with an underfloor extraction system. The retrofittable system also improves animal welfare and working conditions.
Manufacturer: VetVise GmbH (Germany)
Product: BarnBuddy
Hall/stand: 16 D23
The BarnBuddy from VetVise is an AI-supported herd and health management system for pigs, poultry and cattle. Cameras analyse behaviour, activity and animal distribution, recognise problems early on and provide specific action recommendations. The integration of barn technology relieves the burden on the farmer and improves livestock monitoring.
Manufacturer: WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp GmbH (Germany)
Product: PigTail: AI-based curly tail detection and digital herd monitoring in the sorting station
Hall/stand: 17 B04
PigTail from WEDA is an AI-supported camera system for sorting gates in pig farming. It automatically assesses the tail condition of each animal and recognises indications of tail biting or necrosis early on. The system enables specific countermeasures, improves animal welfare and supplies data for applying for animal welfare premiums.
22 September, 2026 - EuroTier
