MODERN ANIMAL WELFARE BARN FOR 1,150 FATTENING PIGS

The Braun family from the Ried im Innkreis district has been successfully breeding pigs for many years. With the construction of a new AMA TW 100 animal welfare barn for 1,150 fattening pigs, the farm is taking the next step: its own piglets will now be fattened entirely on site.

Intelligent feeding & barn concept

The Spotmix multi-phase feeding system continuously supplies the animals with feed from the farm's own piglet production according to their needs. The indoor area has been deliberately equipped with slurry feeding and drinking troughs in the slatted area so that the straw-bedded outdoor area remains drier and manure removal intervals are reduced. Soaking nozzles also make it easier to wash the barn.

More Space & Smart Manure Removal

The TW 100 barn provides the animals with twice the legally required space. The spacious outdoor area is divided into two manure removal lanes.

• Swing gates in the indoor area automatically pull themselves out of the manure when swung open – hygienic and practical.
• The telescopic swing gates in the outer manure channel compensate for varying widths.
• For manure removal, the pigs can be confined to the upper channel.

The robust gates are deliberately designed as closed constructions to avoid stress for the pigs in the manure area.

Strohmatic Light Bedding System with the Innovation of the Automatic Valve

A highlight is the Strohmatic Light bedding system:

• Automatic bedding of both outdoor areas
• For the first time equipped with an automatic valve that individually controls the straw quantity per outlet
• Bale shredder processes short-cut or mulched straw without the need for a straw mill
• Dust extraction system reduces dust exposure by up to 80%
• Chain conveyor reliably transports straw lengths up to 8 cm

The SDUx control unit is the “brain” of the system: internet-enabled, remote-service capable, and equipped with an intelligent growth curve.

This allows the bedding quantity to automatically increase with the pigs’ weight – ensuring efficient straw usage and maximizing animal welfare.

Conclusion: An Investment in the Future

With the TW 100 animal welfare barn, the Braun family relies on a smart overall concept: efficient feeding, intelligent bedding technology, and animal-friendly housing.

The project combines the highest animal welfare standards, sustainability, and working comfort – a strong step into the future of pig finishing.