Smart and Affordable Farrowing Solution for Modern Farms

The ActiWel Mini is a compact and cost-effective farrowing crate designed to improve sow comfort and piglet safety without compromising on efficiency. Built with animal welfare in mind, this system allows the sow to turn around freely, promoting natural behaviours and reducing stress for both sow and piglets. At the same time, it offers the flexibility to confine the sow when necessary, providing safety and control during critical periods.

Optimised for farms in price-sensitive markets, particularly across Asia-Pacific, the ActiWel Mini is ideal for retrofitting into existing facilities. Its smaller footprint and affordable design make it a smart investment for producers aiming to balance welfare standards with operational practicality.

Technical

  • Pen Dimensions:
    • Optimised for 2.0 x 2.4 m layouts; reduced footprint compared to standard crates
  • Crate Area:
    • 2.63 m² (standard) or 3.10 m² with optional extendable back door
  • Adjustable Snap Locks:
    • Ensure quick and precise installation
  • Plastic Piglet Cover:
    • Global standard product requiring a minimum pen width of 2.0m (options available for 1.8m width pens)

Advantages of ActiWel Mini

  • Animal Welfare-Oriented featuring a spacious design enables the sow to turn freely, promoting natural behaviour and reducing stress
  • Built with piglet safety in mind as escape areas and specially designed side frames help prevent piglet crushing and improve survival rates
  • Easy farrowing assistance with front access doors that allow quick, low-stress intervention during farrowing
  • Compact & cost-effective as the smaller pen dimensions reduce space requirements and lower building costs by up to 20%
  • Retrofit friendly with dimensions that are ideal for upgrading existing farm layouts
  • Hygienic design as corner-less surfaces make cleaning easier and improve biosecurity
  • Newly designed plastic piglet cover for ergonomic operation featuring a lightweight build and single-handed opening mechanism to simplify daily handling

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