The traditional farming mode is facing unprecedented challenges due to the double pressure of the normalisation of African swine fever and the tightening of environmental protection policies. As an industry service provider that has been deeply engaged in pig equipment research and development for 15 years, we have visited 286 large-scale pig farms in 27 provinces and districts across the country. We have summarised the five scientific management rules necessary for modern pig farms. This article will combine real-life examples to demonstrate how to achieve increased farming efficiency through technological upgrading.
I. Environmental control: the transition from "relying on luck" to "precision control"
In a 5,000-head fattening farm in Guangxi, the temperature fluctuation in the house was controlled within ±1°C in the winter through an intelligent environmental system. This resulted in a 12% increase in daily weight gain and a 38 RMB reduction in feed cost per pig.Scientific data shows:
- Optimum temperature for lactating piglets: 32-35℃ (1st week) → 2℃ decrease per week
- Optimum temperature and humidity for fattening pigs: 18-22℃ / 65-70
- Safety threshold for ammonia concentration: <15ppm
Essential elements for upgrading equipment:
Elimination of dead space through the implementation of vertical ventilation systems
Installation of multi-point temperature and humidity monitoring terminals
Utilising the patented "Step Leakage Floor", which features a unique 30° inclination design that facilitates the automatic separation of feces and urine. The gutter fan contributes to a 40% reduction in the concentration of harmful gases.
II.Feeding management: Evolution from 'pot luck' to 'precision nutrition'
A core breeding farm in Zhengzhou, , has improved the body condition pass rate of reserve sows from 68% to 92% through an electronic ear tag feeding system.
Key data revealed:
- Pre-pregnancy period feeding: 1.8-2.2kg/day
- Lactation free-feeding capacity: 6kg+ (adjusted according to the number of litters carried)
- Conservation pigs eat less and more: 6-8 feedings per day
The three main advantages of smart feeding:
1. Individualized nutrition programmes
2. Real-time feed intake monitoring
3. Automatic generation of reports
Special reminder: The utilisation of our stainless steel "anti-arch trough" is advised, with the recommendation being to form a 15cm gap with the manure floor, which has been shown to reduce feed waste by up to 7%.
