How can a feeder reduce your farm’s production costs?

We know that feed efficiency is the main cost factor in pig production, and this compels us to understand the key factors affecting this indicator.

A very important point in achieving good feed efficiency levels is preventing feed waste (which can vary from 2% to 12% of feed) in distribution systems, silos and feeders. Reducing waste by regulating feeders and water flow is the most efficient way to improve feed conversion. The cost of this feed waste can reach unacceptable levels for the farm. This economic impact per pig has been demonstrated in several studies.

This is why Crystal Spring, with its vast experience of over 30 years in feeder manufacturing, offers the best technology to reduce production costs on your farm.

Crystal Spring's stainless steel feeders have a life span of over 15 years, allowing them to pay for themselves over time since on average feeders represent only 3 to 4% of the total cost of farm installations, speeding up the return on investment in your production system.

Water is not only a precious nutrient but a precious commodity. The more water wasted, the more water in the pit, and the more slurry there will be that needs to be removed.

Advantages of using Crystal Spring wet/dry feeders:

• Save almost 4.5 liters of water/day/pig
• Environmentally friendly and easy on the pocketbook
• Decrease the time spent pumping pits and transporting manure
• Decrease cost of fuel for applying manure
• Increase the value of the fertilizer produced on the farm

The other critical factor for controlling costs is the ration, which represents 70-80% of the average production cost today, depending on the country. When the decision is made to use Crystal Spring feeders, the benefits are seen immediately:

• EZ-Adjust™ is Crystal Spring's patented technology that allows fine adjustment of the feed shelf in 1.5 mm increments for precise flow control;
• The nipples within the trough were exclusively designed for use in wet/dry feeders and feature innovative technology to control water flow, ensuring the proper level for each stage of the pig's growth;
• Decreased management: the feeder is adjusted once at the beginning and then 2-3 times more during the batch's time in the barn, depending on the needs of each production system;
• The array of technology in Crystal Spring’s wet/dry feeders ensures the best average daily gains.

We’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at info@cshe.com or visit our website: https://cshe.com.