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In on-demand feeding, the animals activate sensors that trigger mechanisms through which individual data about the animal – such as the previous feed quantity, weight and health status – can be viewed. The feed quantity is adjusted to the animal’s age, weight class and health status, and supplemented with additives if necessary. The goal of on-demand feeding is to feed the animal automatically in accordance with its nutrient, mineral and vitamin requirements. The feeding technology used for this is decisive. On-demand feeding can be implemented in farms of all sizes and tailored to the group size. This also allows on-demand feeding systems to be integrated into new or existing barn concepts.

At the sorting gates, all of the pigs are measured individually and can then be split up and assigned to two or more feeding groups according to the defined criteria. An integrated weighing system developed by TEWE subsidiary TELL can be added to the sorting gate. According to their individual weight, the animals are recorded, automatically sorted via the gate, and then fed individually in the eating area. This allows the animals to be fattened at the same rate, avoiding large weight differences within the group.