TOPIGS works with three regions to accommodate growth
TOPIGS has reorganised its worldwide activities into three regions; Europe, the Americas and Asia/Pacific/Africa.
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New feeder acts as “extra stockman”
Good design, combined with modern materials which lower cost, are features of a brand new feeder being launched by Quality Equipment at the EuroTier.
Reducing the cost of pig feed (II): feed management
Some tips to reduce feed costs on pig farms.
ARM to distribute Big Wheel feeders
Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings have taken over the sole UK distributorship for the popular Osborne Big Wheel range of pig feeders, following the retirement of Terry Cross, who previously distributed these feeders.
Assessing animals in the growing phase
It is practically impossible to inspect all the pigs individually during routine control visits.
Electronic sow feeding system
This video shows the sows entering and leaving the feeding system.
Water boosts weaning weights
A simple change to the watering regime in the farrowing houses is enabling a Suffolk farmer to rear an extra 1–1.5 piglets a litter and reduce his vet bills.
Dimension and design of the finisher unit
Trials have shown that a group size of 15-25 pigs per pen is ideal and it also coincides with the capacity of most feeders on the market.
Effects of feeder design on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing pigs
The use of a wet-dry feeder improves pig performance until slaughter, without improving carcass performance.
Basic needs of the growing pig
For the animals to be comfortable it is important to know their needs. The more needs that we can fulfill the more productive the animal will be.