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Optimal body condition

In pig production, optimal body condition is not just a matter of appearance – it’s a crucial factor for reproduction, health, and productivity.
Sows in poor condition may struggle with fertility and have difficulties maintaining lactation, while overweight sows face risks such as farrowing complications and reduced milk production.

After weaning, maintaining control of growth is just as important. Feed costs must be used efficiently, and growth curves are an essential tool for planning feed changes and monitoring welfare and health.
In the finisher barn, monitoring growth ensures that pigs are delivered at the optimal time for the best possible payout.

That’s why precise monitoring and management of body condition is one of the most effective ways to optimise both animal welfare and profitability.

With our solutions, you gain the tools to measure, analyse, and adjust feeding throughout the entire sow lifecycle:

FREEDA Sow Monitor automatically records sow weight, giving you an accurate picture of body condition development over time – without extra work.
FREEDA Location Feeding ensures that each sow in the farrowing unit receives exactly the feed she needs, in small, hygienic portions.
FREEDA Sorting in the finisher barn provides full control over weight and condition, allowing you to fine-tune your feeding strategy right up to delivery.
AutoPig® delivers continuous data on growth and body condition for weaners and finishers – enabling real-time feeding adjustments.

 

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Taken together, this means you can monitor and optimise body condition across all barn sections – from service unit to farrowing and all the way until the finishers leave the farm.
The result is not only healthier animals, but also more uniform groups, fewer production challenges, and stronger financial performance.

At Agrisys, we know that optimal body condition doesn’t happen by chance – it’s achieved through data, precision, and the right tools.