Intellitek sow feeding station detects ear tag loss

The RIFD ear tag is very important for gestating sows in group housing. After all, only sows that are recognized by the feeding station are given access to the station and are served their daily adjusted portion of feed. Sows that have lost their ear tag cannot enter the station, do not receive feed and cause unrest in the group, which can lead to aggression. The stress this causes for the gestating sow is detrimental to the implantation of the embryos and can therefore lead to more returner sows. If a gestating sow without an ear tag remains unnoticed for too long, this will lead to a loss of condition and in the worst case even to abortion. You want to avoid that at all times.