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Water bowls take more wear and tear than almost any other fixture in a pig house. They are wet, dirty and chewed on every day. This guide explains which material works best for each animal group, why brackets fail more often than the bowl itself, and how to calculate the true cost over twenty years.

Uncertain regulations are causing many sow producers to put farrowing house investments on hold. Yet the overall direction is already clear: more space per sow and limited confinement. This article explains how to make design decisions now that will still serve your business well in the years ahead.

The type of feeding stall you choose affects how quickly you can move through each row, how long the steelwork lasts, and whether your unit can still be adapted ten years from now. From fixed stalls to free access systems, here are the differences that matter on the farm, including a comparison table and the key legal dimensions.

Upgrading an existing pig barn is rarely as simple as replacing the pens. The supporting structure, slurry pit and existing pen dimensions all determine what is still possible. This article explains how to weigh up the options and where converting to group housing can run into practical limitations.

Family farms expanding their sow units rarely run into problems with steelwork or budget first. The real challenges are floor space and animal flow. This guide explains the standards for group housing for sows, where extensions tend to fall short in practice, and how to prepare an existing unit for gradual growth.

PigFree is a patented group housing system for sows that has been owned by Van Osch since 2016. This article explains how the system works, how it compares with used pig housing equipment for sale, and what sow farmers need to consider in 2026 as welfare label requirements tighten and farms continue to scale up.

Durable pig housing equipment is not about choosing the most expensive material. It comes down to the right mix of materials, construction quality and flexibility. These six decisions determine whether a pen system lasts twenty years or needs replacing after just eight, with practical criteria for every animal group, from slatted floors to stainless steel troughs.