Equipment and Facilities Used in Animal Production

EQUIPMENT AND
FACILITIES USED IN
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Equipment and Facilities in Poultry
Production
Dropping Board
• These fixtures should be provided in the laying house
to facilitate collection of manure.
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Perches
• These are horizontal poles
where birds can sit and rest
especially during night time.
• Sufficient perches should be
constructed to prevent the
birds from crowding at
night.

Nest
• A nest could be either open or close.
• The nest should be built on a partition or end walls. It
should be high enough above the floor so that the hens
can work under them.
• Each nest should be from 10 to 14 inches square or more
depending upon the size of the breed; about 4 inches(20
centimeters high and with a strip about 4 inches 10
centimeters) high in the open side to retain the nesting
materials.
• It is advisable to have dark nest. The hens with darkened
nest are less likely to break and eat their eggs.
• One trap nest should be provided for every 4 hens kept in
flocks of 50 or more, and 1 for every 3 hens in smaller
flocks.
• Broody coop is necessary for the confinement of hens that
are not desired for hatching eggs.

Feeding troughs
• These should be constructed so as to
keep the hens from scratching the feeds
and wasting it especially when the birds
are laying eggs.

Feed bins
• These are containers
where feeds are
stored for future use.
Feeds can also be
kept in petroleum
cans which are cheap,
rat proof, and if
painted, will last
longer.

Incubator
• A device for
maintaining the eggs
of birds to allow them
to hatch.

Brooder
• A brooder is a heated
container that can
have its temperature
controlled in at least
one area.
• It is used to confine
chicks with their feed
and water until they
are 2 weeks old and
ready to go outside.
EQUIPMENT IN SWINE PRODUCTION
Breeding crate
• This is used when breeding gilt
to a large boar or a large sow to
a junior boar.
• The construction of the
breeding crate should be
durable enough to support the
additional weight of a boar.
• The gilt or sow in heat is
confined inside the crate before
the boar is allowed to enter for
mating.

Farrowing crate or stall
• Due to its limited space, this
equipment minimizes the
movement of the sow and
reduces the possibility of
death of piglets due to
crushing.

• The farrowing crate also prevents the sow from eating feeds
given to piglets before weaning time.
• There are two types of farrowing stalls: the detachable and
the permanent types.
• In the detachable type, six pieces of galvanized iron pipes,
three inches in diameter, are needed.
• Three pipes are installed on both sides of the pen to form
rails.
• The distance of the first rail above the flooring should be 20
cm. while each of the two rails must be 40 cm. high.

• All the six rails must pass through the two sides of the wall.
• To prevent the rails from being removed when the sow rubs
on the rails, drill a hole on both ends and place a lock.
• After weaning the piglets, the rails can be removed from the
pen.
• Piglets usually pile themselves against the base of the wall
and in the corner of the pen.
• To avoid the sow from crushing the piglets, guard rails placed
around the pen about eight to ten inches from the wall and
floor may serve as farrowing crate.
• This is an improvised farrowing crate.

Heat lamp and brooders
• Baby pigs can be kept comfortable by
providing them with brooders with a
50 to 100 watt bulb especially during
rainy or cold days.
• Brooders and heat lamps must be
located on any side of the farrowing
stall.
• Be sure that the sow will not touch
the brooder.
• Also make sure that it is not
electrically grounded.
Shipping crate
• This handy piece of equipment is ideal to use when
transporting pigs.

Castration rack
• This is V- shaped equipment used during castration. The
piglets are laid down with its back on the rack.

Feed cart
• This equipment is used to transport feeds during
feeding time.
• It can accommodate 100 kg of feed.

Self-feeders
• Self feeders come in various types but the built-in
concrete feeder is preferred.
• A self –feeder should be designed and constructed so
that feed wastage is minimized and the rate of flow of
the feed can be regulated.

Self-feeders
• Self feeders come in various types but the built-in
concrete feeder is preferred.
• A self –feeder should be designed and constructed so
that feed wastage is minimized and the rate of flow of
the feed can be regulated.

Waterers
• Pigs will consume 2.0 to 2.5 pounds of water per kg of dry feed. Automatic
• waterers are advantageous .If the nozzle type waterers are used, they must be placed
• 24 to 30 inches above the floor for sows and growing pigs, one automatic cup or nozzle
• for each pig pen is normally sufficient to supply the water needs of the animals.
• Waterers should not be placed beside the self-feeder or feeding trough. This practice
• will keep the feeding area dry and clean.

Waterers
• Pigs will consume 2.0 to 2.5 pounds of water per kg of
dry feed.
• Automatic waterers are advantageous.

Waterers
• If the nozzle type waterers are used, they must be
placed 24 to 30 inches above the floor for sows and
growing pigs, one automatic cup or nozzle for each pig
pen is normally sufficient to supply the water needs of
the animals.
• Waterers should not be placed beside the self-feeder or
feeding trough.
• This practice will keep the feeding area dry and clean.

Livestock trailer
• There are a number of different
styles of trailers used to haul
livestock such as cattle and
horses.

Livestock trailer
• The most common is the stock trailer - a trailer that is
enclosed at the bottom, but has openings at approximately
the eye level of the animals to allow ventilation.
• The horse trailer is a more elaborate form of stock trailer.
Because horses are usually hauled for the purpose of
competition or work, where they must be in peak physical
condition, horse trailers are designed for the comfort and
safety of the animals.
• They usually have adjustable vents and windows as well as
suspension designed to provide a smooth ride and less
stress on the animals.

Pickup truck
• It is a light motor vehicle with an open-top rear
cargo area (bed).

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