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Drinking systems for sows, piglets and finishing pigs

Drinking systems for sows, piglets and finishing pigs
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Drinking Systems for sows, piglets and finishing pigs

Drinking systems – for a reliable supply of fresh and clean water To achieve optimum perfor mance from the pigs, it is extremely important to provide fresh and clean drinking water. Thus, a sufficient amount of clean water within easy reach of the pigs is essential. Big Dutchman satisfies all of these requirements in an ideal way by offering a wide range of different drinking systems, including accessories, for sows, piglet rearing and finishing pigs. Our product range includes: 4 nipple drinkers 4 drinking bowls 4 water connection units 4 medicators 4 fixed soaking/cleaning systems Nipple...

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In addition, Big Dutchman offers a drinker tube for the supply of two pens with a total of four nipple drinkers (two in each pen). To prevent deposits of vitamins or minerals in the drinker tube, a circulation tube for water circulation is included in our product range. This permits the operator to simply flush all pipelines after the use of medication. The circulation tube can also be used for drinking bowls. All nipple drinkers as well as the drinker tubes are made of stainless steel and therefore have a long service life. The vacuum trough flooding tube is used for sows in stalls or...

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Water connection unit – very flexible, custom-made delivery Today, a complete drinking system comes not only with the actual drinker, but increasingly with a water connec tion unit. This unit is installed between the main water supply and the house water line and is characterised by the following advantages: 4 compact design for a problem-free installation even in small service rooms or the feed kitchen; 4 easy to assemble and to extend; 4 all connecting elements are made of PVC for optimum corrosion protection. The water connection unit can consist of different modules to be combined...

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Mixing tank for medicines Liquid medicines are sucked in directly Service room with small (60 l) and large (1000 l) stainless steel medicine mixing tank Liquid medicines are extracted directly from their original packaging. In case of pulverized or viscous materials, a medicine mixing tank with a rotary vane pump (60, 180 or 210 l) should be used. If the water supply inside the house is designed as a circular system, it is possible to install a mixing tank with a circulation pump. Additive and water are then immediately mixed with the correct mixing ratio in the water tank (750, 1000 or...

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Standard values, installation and planning aid Live weight (kg) Suckling pigs < 9 Weaners < 29 Finishing pigs < 50 50 - 80 80 - 120 Sows - barren/during early pregnancy - point-of-farrow - lactating Boars * These figures are standard values and may vary depending on the climate zone or the type of management. ** Upper rim of bowl *** Lower edge of nipple **** The flow rate of a drinker depends on the water pressure, the pipe cross section and the valve opening. For some drinkers, the flow rate can be adjusted – especially with high-pressure nipples. Please observe the operating...

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