Testimonial

GESTAL Solutions Powering Acufast's Innovation in Swine Production

Gilt in pig farm with GESTAL logo

Genetic companies and research institutions are committed to driving progress towards a more sustainable future in pork production. With cutting-edge technologies, they continually push the boundaries of genetic selection, productivity, and animal welfare. In collaboration with the GESTAL products, AcuFast Genetics adopted precision feeding systems to enhance farm efficiency and better serve their clients’ needs—taking innovation in pork production a step further.

Maximizing Efficiency in Pig Farming with GESTAL

In this case study, we explore how Jyga Technologies works alongside its clients to develop tailored solutions, as demonstrated by this collaboration with AcuFast. “The team can walk in every morning and know just by the lights on the GESTAL feeder, who has eaten, who has not eaten, and where they need to focus their time.” Declare Ian Brooke.

GESTAL Quattro: AcuFast Optimized Farm Performance with the Help of Precision Feeding

  • PRODUCT: GESTAL Quattro

    FARM’S FEATURES:

    • 1,750 nucleus sow farm
    • 297 GESTAL Quattro
    • Tell City, Indiana, USA

    In this video, you’ll hear from Ian Brooke, Director of US Nucleus Operations and Supply Chain and Jamie Kruse, Farm Manager at Tell City. They explain how the GESTAL Quattro has changed the way feed intake is monitored, providing precise control over individual sow consumption in addition to managing the litter environment, including heat lamps and heat mats.

  • Key Takeaways:

    • Real-time feed intake monitoring through RFID technology.
    • Significant reduction in feed wastage and better cost management.
    • The ability to make data-informed adjustments to individual feeding schedules.

GESTAL Select: The Ideal Performance Feeder for AcuFast Genetics

  • PRODUCT: GESTAL Select

    FARM’S FEATURES:

    • 3,000 boars test facility
    • 240 GESTAL Select
    • Florida site, Illinois, USA

    In this video, Dr. Hyatt Frobose and the AcuFast team discuss how the GESTAL Select helps them collect individual feed intake data and make precise management decisions. From customizing the system to fit their needs to improving labor efficiency, the Select is transforming their approach to swine production.

  • Key Takeaways:

    • The team can identify pigs that need special attention before they even enter the pen, ensuring optimal care.
    • Each boar will receive the precise amount of feed it needs, thanks to RFID tags that enable accurate individual tracking and feeding.
    • We customized the GESTAL Select with a special sized hopper to meet AcuFast’s specific needs, demonstrating the product’s flexibility and adaptability.

    “This gives us the confidence to know that every pig is able to express its full genetic potential,”Kevin Young, Genetic Farm Manager
  • Farrowing barn with the smart feeding system GESTAL Quattro

    ABOUT THE GESTAL QUATTRO

    The Quattro is a precision feeding system that not only stimulates and monitors feed intake but also delivers the exact amount of feed each sow requests, minimizing waste. In addition to optimizing feed for sows, it manages the piglet environment with features like an adjustable heat lamp or mat, customizable heat curves, and a temperature probe for precise climate control.

    KEY FEATURES:

    • Monitor and adjust feed consumption more effectively
    • Improve sow performance by tailoring feeding schedules based on data
    • Reduce feed wastage and overall costs
    • Enhance genetic selection decisions using individual feed intake data
    • With GESTAL Quattro’s feed blending capabilities during lactation, it’s possible to use transition diets and adjust nutrient density as lactation progresses, helping to reduce feed costs when nutrient demand decreases.

    More Info about the Quattro
  • Pig farm with GESTAL Select equipment in a barn setting

    ABOUT THE GESTAL SELECT

    The GESTAL Select is a performance feeding system designed for growing pigs (ages 8-24 weeks), with the capacity to manage up to 15 animals per feeder. The Select will capture feed intake data of each individual to help determine the high-performing animals in the herd. It allows pigs to access feed ad libitum, optimizing their growth potential while tracking individual feed delivery for both research and genetic purposes.

    KEY FEATURES:

    • Adjustable to animal size (growing pigs from 60 to 300 lbs)
    • Each station takes up a smaller footprint than most performance feeders
    • Possible feed blending option to offer customized diets per pig
    • Easy to calibrate: Only need to calibrate one unit/diet and the others receive the calibration value wirelessly
    • Automatic feed data collection via RFID tags
    • Timestamp on entry & exit
    • Can accommodate barrows, boars, or gilts with no need to modify existing barn layout
    More Info about the Select

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