Pens for farrowing

Pens for farrowing sow

These pens are designed for farrowing sows. Thereafter, staying within the farrowing boxes, they house the get.

Depending on the construction type and used technologies, Variant Agro Build provides the pens for milking sows. Having diff erent constructions and sizes, such pens may be placed straightly or diagonally in the box.

The pens are provided with the roll-cages, which prevent the quick lowering of sow and piglets squeezing. Moreover, they are equipped with the dividing frames, which ensure the free access of piglets to sow dugs.

Farrowing box is possible to use various fl ooring systems as well as enclosures from plastic panels.

Pen of 001 type

  • Width of the pen rear part is of fi ve types – 492mm/530mm/575mm/613mm/658mm
  • Pen length (without food cup) is regulated in accordance with the sow size – from 1742 to 1906mm
  • Availability of roll-cages
  • Adjustable height of dividing frames
  • Tipping food cup with the capacity of 14l
  • Fixation to the main wall

Pen of 002 type

  • Width of the pen rear part features several positions
  • Tipping food cup
  • Availability of roll-cages and dividing frames

Pen of 006 type

  • Width of the pen rear part features four positions – 598mm/648mm/698mm/748mm
  • Inner length of pen (without food cup) is 2015 mm. It is not regulated
  • Tipping food cup with the capacity of 14l
  • Availability of roll-cages and dividing frames

Pen of 007 type

  • Width of the pen rear part features three positions – 579mm/628mm/679mm
  • Inner length of pen (without food cup) is regulated in accordance with the sow size – from 1708 to 1933mm
  • Tipping food cup with the capacity of 14l
  • Availability of roll-cages and dividing frames

Pen of 012 type

  • Width of the pen rear part is 579mm/628mm/679mm
  • Inner length of pen (up to the food cup) is regulated from 1521 to 1747mm
  • Availability of roll-cages and dividing frames
  • Tipping food cup with the capacity of 14l

Pen of 016 type

  • Lower bend of the door provides the free access to young piglets.
  • Upper bend protects the sow’s genital organs from traumas.
  • Protective cover prevents the feeds throwing out from the food cup.
  • Forms of the dividing frames are similar to sow contours, so they provide the comfortable conditions for the animal.
  • Tipping food cup features the side or central locking.

Pen of 003 type

  • Availability to mount the pen in the right or left box corner
  • Moveable roll-cages
  • Upward or sideward opening of the side piece

Pen of 004 type

  • Width of the pen rear part is 579mm/628mm/679mm
  • Inner length of pen (up to the food cup) is regulated from 1521 to 1747mm
  • Moveable roll-cages

Box on the vat

This design enables the staged reconstruction works without interrupting and stopping of the operation processes, which are related to head movement. Moreover, it provides the better climatic and sanitary conditions:

  • Manure is disposed once a week, so the amount of deposited ammonia and off ensive odor is decreased;
  • Nest-form construction has no drafts;
  • The air fl ows to the breed shed under the vats. Being heated, it rises up and secures the stable temperature and air exchange.