Animal husbandry

Proper animal husbandry is the key to a profitable farm

There are no small details in animal husbandry. The conditions in which animals live determine their health, growth rate, reproductive capacity and productivity. That is why more and more farmers are abandoning homemade structures in favour of specialised equipment. This is because professional solutions are designed with the biological needs of animals, sanitary standards and intensive loads in mind. They last longer, work consistently and greatly simplify daily care.

This category includes solutions for poultry, pigs and other farm animals, regardless of the size of your farm. Here you will find egg incubators and air humidifiers for incubators, cages and nests for chickens, fences and partitions for pigs, sorting panels for animals, slatted floors, electric fences, as well as boxes for transporting animals. Everything you need to create a housing system that works for results.

Poultry housing equipment

Chickens, broilers, turkeys, ducks or quails – all poultry need stable living conditions. What does that mean? Ensuring an optimal microclimate, maintaining cleanliness, safety and convenient access to feed and water. A violation of even one of these factors quickly affects growth, egg production and the overall condition of the livestock.

Take, for example, egg incubators, which provide temperature, humidity and turning control. But they cannot work effectively without humidifiers, which help maintain the required level of humidity and increase the percentage of young stock output.

For further rearing, chicken cages are used, as well as nests for laying hens, which create comfortable conditions for egg laying and reduce egg losses. Well-designed, enriched cage systems allow for rational use of space and facilitate livestock care. And, of course, you cannot do without other, equally important equipment for rearing young stock: brooders, heating lamps, drinkers and feeders. All of these together form a stable start, on which the future productivity of the birds depends. High-quality poultry equipment allows you to create stable conditions for raising poultry and increase its productivity without unnecessary costs.

Equipment for keeping pigs

Pigs are large and physically active animals with their own requirements for keeping. What should you take care of in order to raise healthy pigs that will bring good profits? It is clear that all structures in the pigsty must be sturdy, with well-thought-out zoning and a high level of hygiene. Yes, hygiene cannot be neglected! Because it will immediately affect your wallet.

Let's focus on the main components of pig housing equipment. Partitions for pigs help to separate animals by age, weight or purpose, forming separate areas for rest, feeding and farrowing. Sorting panels for animals and tools such as pig chutes allow you to safely and easily move livestock when necessary.

Slatted flooring plays a special role. Do you still not have it installed on your farm? It is a rather good and practical solution. The advantages are obvious: manure removal, dryness in the room and reduced cleaning costs. Together, this creates modern and effective equipment for keeping pigs.

Fencing and territory control systems

I don't think I need to explain why they are needed. They will be a good aid both in exercise yards and on pastures, maintaining order without the need to erect massive stationary fences. Modern technologies are in charge, and everything is for the benefit of production.

Electric fences are advantageous because they are mobile, quick to install, cheaper than conventional fences and, importantly, you can always change the configuration of the site without any problems if necessary.

There is no need to hire shepherds, as in the past. Nowadays, electric shepherds come to the rescue, which work on the principle of delivering short, low-voltage pulses that do not harm animals but form a stable reflex not to approach the fence. Such systems are used for cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.

These automated solutions offer the following benefits:

1. Stable operation without constant human involvement. The systems operate continuously, maintaining the set voltage and signal parameters regardless of the time of day or weather conditions. Farmers do not need to check the integrity of the fence every day or manually monitor every metre of the territory.
2. Configuration flexibility. Automated fences are easily adaptable to different areas.
3. Reduced maintenance costs.
4. Increased safety for animals, which do not leave the territory.

Equipment for transport and sorting

Any movement or relocation of animals can cause unwanted stress.

To avoid or at least minimise this, it is a good idea to use special crates for transporting animals, which provide protection, ventilation and ease of transport. They make it easy to transport poultry or small animals without overcrowding. Ventilation holes in such crates maintain normal air exchange, and their optimal dimensions allow for rational use of space during transport. This is especially relevant for farms that regularly sell young animals or transport poultry between premises.

Now about sorting – these are partitions, panels, guide corridors and mobile sections that help to quickly separate animals by age, weight or purpose. On small farms, these can be simple mobile elements, and on industrial complexes – entire zoning systems with the ability to quickly change the configuration.

All elements of these structures have rounded edges, strong connections and stable geometry, which reduces the risk of injury to animals during movement. The equipment is easy to clean and disinfect, which is important for compliance with sanitary standards.

How to choose equipment for keeping animals?

Properly selected equipment is already a part of success. Remember, a mistake at the selection stage often results in additional costs, rework and productivity losses. Therefore, this issue should be approached very seriously and systematically.

Type and number of animals. You should always start by understanding what animals the equipment is being purchased for, as all types have different needs in terms of space, structural strength and functionality. Compact solutions may be suitable for a small number of animals, but if the farm is planning to expand, it is better to choose equipment with a margin of strength and the possibility of scaling up.

The format of the farm also affects the requirements for equipment. For domestic farms, simplicity, versatility and affordability are important. For farms, it is the balance between cost, durability and functionality.

And for industrial complexes, reliability, automation, and compatibility with other systems (ventilation, microclimate, feed supply, cleaning) are key.

Housing conditions: it is necessary to understand where the equipment will be used: indoors, outdoors, or in cage systems. This determines the material of the equipment, the methods of fastening, etc.

Durability of materials and ease of maintenance: the equipment must withstand daily use and regular cleaning.

Why choose VADA?

Well, it's simple: the company has proven itself in the market, has a wide range of products for keeping animals and poultry, and its equipment has been tested on domestic and foreign farms. Our specialists are knowledgeable about poultry and animal breeding technologies, so they can competently select the right engineering solution for your specific conditions and budget. Competitive prices, fast delivery throughout the country and experience are our advantages. Don't believe us? Become our customer and see for yourself! At VADA, you can buy animal husbandry equipment that meets modern farm requirements and is suitable for farms of any size.