WEDA Easy SF

The Self-Catching Gate for Group Farrowing

Efficient and safe control of sows during group farrowing is a constant challenge for pig farmers. In particular, the simultaneous restraint of the animals to carry out inspections and tasks in the pen is often time-consuming and stressful for both humans and animals, as sows want to protect their piglets and may approach staff in the barn aggressively. With the innovative self-catching gate Easy SF, WEDA offers a solution that revolutionizes this process. The animals are automatically restrained for short-term work in their pens, giving the employee free and safe access.

Challenges in Group Housing

In group farrowing, it is difficult to restrain the animals simultaneously to carry out necessary inspections. This process requires a lot of time and can cause unrest and stress among the animals. Since the sows want to protect their piglets, employees are exposed to potential danger when entering the group area. For this reason, it makes sense to briefly restrain the sows during animal inspections. An efficient solution to simplify this process is urgently needed.

The Solution: Easy SF

With the new quick-catching feature Easy SF, pig farmers can quickly and safely restrain their animals in the pens. The self-catching feature makes it easy to secure the animals in group farrowing, ensuring safe access to the pen and all important areas. Another advantage is that the self-catching function is integrated into the pen partition, so there are no obstructive cables or bars at the entrance to the pen.

How the Easy SF System Works:

1. Activation of the Self-Catching Function:
Staff activate the self-catching function directly on the computer or optionally via a section button.

2. Automated Feeding:
After activation, feeding is initiated. The animals automatically move to their feeding spots.

3. Restraint of the Animals:
While the animals are eating, they are restrained in their pens, making access to the pens easier and creating a safe working environment for animal inspection.