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EuroTier 2018: New feeding innovation for sow management

Robust and extremely versatile: the Vario 8L volume dispenser can dose from 100 g to 5 kg

The new Big Dutchman volume dispenser Vario 8L is the first feed dispenser for sows that is available in all required configurations and that can, moreover, dispense small portions of as little as 100 grams of...

EuroTier 2018: Sow Feeding Statistics identifies potential for optimisation

BigFarmNet statistics tool for sow managers: monitoring the entire production cycle

Thanks to digitalisation: at EuroTier 2018, Big Dutchman presents the first statistics tool for sow managers. Sow Feeding Statistics evaluates the combined feeding and management data for the entire production...

EuroTier 2018: New type of drinker makes water losses nearly impossible

Small nipple, great effect: Big Dutchman drinker reduces water consumption and amount of slurry

Water is an important, but also a difficult factor in pig production. In some regions, the water quality is not sufficient; in other areas, management of the slurry that mainly consists of water is a great...

"Information is the key to management – without it you cannot make informed decisions."

BigFarmNet bundles flow of digital data under one single roof

Mike Brade from the British Big Dutchman agency Newquip on BigFarmNet, the future-oriented Big Dutchman management software for pig units from one single source.The article was published in the British Pig...

Nutrition research in Sleepy Eye

“We're individually feeding our pens”

The Leavenworth farm in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, looks like a normal pig house. But there is a very significant difference: the modern barn, equipped by Big Dutchman, functions as a research facility. Scientists...

Work instead of school – Merle and Theresa get to know the Marketing Communications department

“Zukunftstag” at Big Dutchman

On 26 April 2018, the annual “Zukunftstag” (“future day”) took place at Big Dutchman. On this occasion, the pupils get the chance to have a look into their parents’ or other adults’ work routine. First thing in...

Tinkering and travelling for Big Dutchman

Heinz Südkamp celebrates 40 years with Big Dutchman

Heinz Südkamp from the town of Dinklage in Northern Germany is celebrating an extraordinary anniversary: he started working at Big Dutchman in Calveslage 40 years ago. Today, he is head of the “Climate...

BD Agricoltura Italia srl: the complete team a year after its foundation

The new Big Dutchman branch in Italy is at your disposal!

After its foundation in 2017, BD Agricoltura Italia srl is looking back at a very successful first year. In addition to having sold 1,004,000 hen places in Natura Nova Twin aviaries and 280,000 in Natura 70 and...

“We want to share our knowledge on topics that interest local pig farmers!”

Nigeria: Big Dutchman seminar about profitable pig production well-attended

Pork is a healthy food. It provides important protein for the human body and is rich in iron, zinc and B vitamins. Moreover, pigs are very productive and convert feed very well. It is therefore not surprising...

"Big Dutchman is committed to bringing the most advanced animal-friendly rearing technology to China."

World Farm Animal Welfare Conference held in China

On October 12-13, 2017, The World Conference on Farm Animal Welfare and the 5th China Animal Welfare Forum on Quality and Safety of Meat and Poultry Products were held in Hanzhou, Zhejiang Province. Mr. Walter...