High dust and ammonia separation rates in broiler production houses
Any farmer who plans to build a new barn knows that there is one question the authorities will certainly ask during the permit procedure: Will emissions affect humans and the environment – and to what…
Electronic sow feeding system "Call-Inn pro" for healthy and happy sows
In 2013, the company Börde Porc GmbH & Co. KG set up a modern sow management farm in one of the most fertile plains of Germany, the so-called "Magdeburg Börde". The new houses provide space for around…
Sri Lanka: expert seminar on efficient poultry production
Big Dutchman’s two-day seminar in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has recently brought together over 200 farmers and investors from all over the country. A line-up of speakers gave presentations focusing on…
Engineer August Wienken receives Max Eyth medal
Engineer August Wienken (Dipl.-Ing.) from Vechta, Germany, was awarded the Max Eyth medal by the Association of German Engineers (VDI) at the International Poultry Event, which took place at the…
Big Dutchman celebrates expansion of US headquarters
Increasing growth and strong sales of modern pig and poultry equipment in North and South America have made it necessary for Big Dutchman USA to expand its headquarters in Holland, Michigan. The…
“Professor Windhorst makes numbers talk”
During its Global Leadership Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, the International Egg Commission (IEC) recently awarded Prof. Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Windhorst their Exceptional Service Award. Professor…
Automatic rinsing in drinking systems improves hygiene and minimises medication residues
The topic of improving the quality of drinking water by reducing biofilms is steadily gaining in importance in poultry production. Biofilms are a mix of bacteria and their metabolites. Pseudomonas,…
Innovative Pekino cup drinker for duck production
Big Dutchman has recently included in their product range an innovative cup drinker for Pekin ducks. Pekino is the name of the animal-friendly innovation and it allows the ducks to drink water as well…
Modern sow management with Big Dutchman pig equipment and pig feeding systems
Luis Junivel travelled approximately 13,300 kilometers – literally halfway around the world – to reach his destination: his own sow farm. The adventurous pig farmer was born in Paraguay, South…
Big Dutchman customer Opal Foods aces SQF audit for egg production
The new School Site Farm Packing Plant dedicated to specialty eggs recently passed the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) audit with flying colors: The operation based in Nesho, MO, which belongs to Opal Foods,…