A layer house for the Child Care Circle
Usually, Area Sales Manager Christian Wambold implements large-scale projects for Big Dutchman in the Middle East. But when it comes to a good cause, he is happy to make an exception – for example for…
Natura Visio aviary system: two-tiered and ideal for low ceiling heights
The countdown is on: across the EU, egg producers are switching to alternative housing systems. While this changeover has already been largely completed in some countries – such as Germany and Austria…
Agilo concept: group housing system for lactating sows makes its debut in Romania
With Serbia across the border, the Danube on the doorstep, Bulgaria further downstream, and the Carpathian foothills behind it, the Romanian commune of Burila Mare is situated in a geographical area…
1,000 drones light up the Big Dutchman logo in the Istanbul sky
What a spectacular finale: after three productive days, Big Dutchman's 7th International Agents’ Meeting came to an end last night with a big celebration right on the shores of the Bosporus.
Big Dutchman hosts 7th International Agents' Meeting in Istanbul
What a start! Over 760 sales colleagues from 80 nations gathered yesterday in Istanbul to spend the next three days discussing the opportunities and challenges the industry is facing.
Broiler production: iDOL 29 turns the control pan into a reliable pace-setter
Broiler growers know the purpose of control pans in broiler houses: located at the end of the feed line, the control pan signals when new feed should be dispensed. If this pan works reliably, the…
Feeding male and female broiler breeders separately: easier than you might think!
The management of broiler breeders is very challenging. Breeders are very sensitive birds, especially regarding feeding. Even small errors can have a negative effect on hatching egg production. The be…
Big Dutchman receives a research seal of approval from the German government
In less than ten minutes, the scanner makes its way along the feed trough. Then a “0” flashes on the screen: no abnormalities. This is the first field test of the laser-based bird scanner “Vitality…
Roughage in pig houses: small lever, big effect
Eating. Drinking. Sleeping. And in-between? Pigs are curious. Persistently so. Farmers who plan for this behaviour can create a calm atmosphere in the pen – and make the daily routine more reliable.…
On the road in Africa with the chairman of the International Egg Foundation
Packed with almost all the essential nutrients, eggs are a true superfood. Most importantly: they are affordable and can be produced almost anywhere in the world with a bit of know-how and a…