Pigs are more sensitive animals compared to sheep, goats and other types of livestock, and require better management. But they have the advantage that they give a better yield since their proportion of feed to meat is higher than that of other animals and they also have a high reproduction rate.

The quality and development of pigs depend on the feeding and housing systems, and that is why it is important for a pig farmer to exploit modern pig husbandry equipment that will help raise healthy pigs and ultimately increased return of investment.

Some of the modern pig farming equipment are:

Stables

• Gestation positions: A gestation stall is primarily intended to house pregnant sows. These stables can be used in the rearing, gestation and furrow phases. They provide enough space for a sow and facilitate the physical examination and insemination process. They also help protect the sow from injury and control her feed intake.
• Finishing stations: These stables are the best to house heavier pigs, weighing more than 40 kg.
• Weaning stations: These stalls are ideal for newborn pigs and are designed to be non-polluting and comfortable for babies.

Pig feeders

• Drinking bowl: Modern pig waterers are hygienic and the curly design prevents dust from entering the water. They also reduce fecal contamination.
• Nipple drinker: The nipple drinkers are automatic and do not allow any leakage.
• Wet-dry feeder: The advantage of a wet-dry feeder is that they save feed and are designed in such a way that they do not damage the pig’s snout.
• Drag feeder: It is used to supply furrowing cage feed for piglets. They are useful if the mother does not have enough milk. They are easy to clean and can be used for both feeding and drinking.

Ventilation

• Exhaust fans: Exhaust fans, when installed in a poultry farm, can pump out a large amount of stale air without generating a lot of noise.
• Cooling pads: It is important to keep the air inside the stables clean because the climate affects the production capacity of the pigs. A cooling pad consists of a fan, rotating discs, motor, and water container. The fan pumps out the unhealthy air and the rotating discs spray water into the compartment.
• Dynamic air ventilation: Power consumption can be greatly reduced by using frequency controlled fans. They can be installed in all types of stations and can also be accessed remotely.

Flat

• Pigsty mat: Electric heating mats combine with feeder, water bowl and heating pads. Not only do they take good care of the pigs, but they also avoid electric shocks.
• Plastic floor: These soils provide good furrowing and avoid frequent contact between pigs and manure. They do not corrode and are easy to clean.
• Fiberglass bundle: These beams support the breeding fences.

Manure management

• Scrappers: Mechanical manure removal systems remove feces and urine separately from the pig barn. They save a lot of labor costs.
• Fermentation machine: Fermentation machines are used for the fermentation of sludge, feces, sludge, etc. and turn them into pig manure.