Future-Ready Farming Starts Here
For more than 85 years, Big Dutchman has set the global benchmark in housing, feeding and climate-control technology for poultry and pig farming. Today we bring that heritage of meticulous German engineering to producers across South Africa and neighbouring countries, combining proven international R&D with on-the-ground expertise, rapid parts supply and multilingual technical support.
Why Big Dutchman?
Proven Performance
55 + years of local experience, 80 + years globally.
Precision Engineering
Meticulous German standards ensure long service life and low maintenance.
Productivity Gains
Automated feeding, ventilation and climate control cut labour costs and raise yields.
Animal Well-being First
Designs that keep birds and pigs healthy, stress-free and highly productive.
End-to-End Support
From turnkey buildings to data-driven farm management, our experts stay with you every step.
Data-Driven Management
Sensors and software link feeding, climate and output for faster, better decisions.
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Our Products & Solutions
The CallBack feeding system unites the advantages of managing sows in free-access stalls with those of an electronic sow feeding (ESF) system. Similarly to an ESF system, the sows are identified by an...
Individual and condition-based feeding of pregnant sows kept in groups. With CallMatic3pro, Big Dutchman offers a new electronic sow feeding (ESF) system that is based on the benefits of CallMaticpro,...
Group housing can provide the best environment for your animals when managed properly. Pen gestation allows sows freedom to move, along with improved social interaction and increased comfort. Records of...
Where single stalls are used, the door behind the sow is opened and closed manually by the service personnel. When the stall is open, the sows can move around freely in their group. Technical Feeding spaces...
Supplying the right housing and feeding systems for sows in gestation plays an important role in economic success. Quarter stalls are a simple and economic way to provide group housing and can be easily...
Easy to manage gestation solution The BD Space from Big Dutchman allows easy access to individual sows while keeping them safe from aggressive behaviors of other sows. It allows user to monitor, control...
Office Details
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday : 07:30 - 17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays : Closed
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- Amalthea Road, Amalthea Precinct, Gosforth Park, Germiston 2094
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Future-Ready Farming Starts Here
Higher animal longevity & health
Health-centric housing, balanced feed and climate automation extend the productive lifespan of birds and pigs while reducing mortality.
Precision feed portion control
Automated weighing and dosing systems deliver exactly the right ration every time, boosting feed efficiency and cutting waste.
Bio-security & hygiene built in
Closed-system layouts, residue removal and smart airflow block pathogens and keep barns clean, safeguarding flock health and food safety.
Automated ventilation & climate stabilisation
Intelligent fans and sensors regulate temperature, humidity and fresh-air exchange around the clock, preventing heat stress and cold drafts.
Lower labour & energy costs
Integrated automation cuts manual tasks, while energy-efficient motors and smart controllers reduce electricity consumption for better margins.
