March 22, 2021

Roxell launches Fidos farrowing for better sow condition

Roxell is expanding its Fidos range for electronic sow feeding with its Fidos farrowing smart dispenser.

The feeding system stimulates milk production as it allows adjustments to be made according to individual feed requirements of a sow. This results in piglets growing more consistently and reach a higher weaning weight. The smart dispenser can also be used in insemination and gestation houses.

The focus of Fidos farrowing is creating a fine-tuned eating process that stimulates milk production and keeps the sow at the right weight. Each individual farrowing pen is fitted with a cone-shaped dispenser - this design ensures that the feed ration will fully drop from the dispenser and sows can consume stress-free without having to wait.

The dispenser will drop feed at a slow rate for a consumption speed of 200 grams per minute. This rate can be adjusted. Whichever feed type is used - mash or pellets - can flow smoothly through the wide dispenser opening.

Based on specific settings, Fidos farrowing will begin feeding at intervals. The feed volume can be set on a feed curve, which can be individually programmed for each sow. Fidos, therefore, enables producers to feed individually and with precision according to the needs of the animal. It can centrally control feed quantities per day, per sow and according to their needs.

"An additional advantage of electronic feeding is that you gather data over time. This is what makes the system so smart," said Frank Hartmann, marketing manager at Roxell. "Knowing how much feed a sow eats during her lifetime and knowing how much it costs to produce one piglet helps farmers to make decisions about their sows. By using Fidos electronic feeding in the farrowing, insemination and gestation houses, you can collect this data in one programme, which makes it easy to manage. The data can confirm the farmer's hunches and lead to new insights."

- Roxell