BD Watering Systems

To achieve optimum performance from the pigs, it is extremely important to provide fresh and clean drinking water. Thus, a sufficient amount of clean water within easy reach of the pigs is essential. Big Dutchman satisfies all of these requirements in an ideal way by offering a wide range of different drinking systems, including accessories, for sows, piglet rearing and finishing pigs.

Our product range includes:

• Nipple drinkers
• Drinking bowls
• Water connection units
• Medicators
• Fixed soaking/cleaning systems

Nipple drinkers are a costeffective solution for clean drinking water and reduce contamination. To minimize water losses, the right height is important. When drinking, the pig’s head should be inclined upwards so that the water flows directly into the pig’s mouth. This is why the nipples are placed at different heights in piglet rearing and finishing. To meet the different market demands, Big Dutchman has included a variety of nipple drinkers and the corresponding tubes in its product range.

Among these are:

• High-pressure nipples for sows.
• High- and low-pressure nipples for piglets.

High and low pressure nipples for growing and final finishing.

• Vacuum trough floating tubes.

Drinking bowls are accepted very well by the animals. When they are drinking, the head disappears in the bowl due to the lateral collar. This also significantly reduces water losses. Drinking bowls are especially appropriate for suckling pigs, as the pigs can see the water and therefore readily accept this drinker. When placed low enough in the farrowing pen, special drinking bowls can be used by both sow and piglets.

• Drinking bowls made of stainless steel for suckling pigs.
• Drinking bowls made of stainless steel for piglet rearing.
• Drinking bowls made of stainless steel for finishing pigs.
• Drinking bowls made of enamelled cast iron for use by both sows and piglets in farrowing pens.