Variomix

The VERBA Variomix is a computer-controlled automatic feeder for fattening pigs and piglets, offering an alternative to feed from a long trough, thereby saving square metres in your pen and leaving more floor space for the pigs. Launched by VERBA in 1996.

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Highlights

  • Vario-Mix requires significantly less floor space than a trough. On average, one more feeding pig can be housed per pen.
  • Vario-Mix offers greater flexibility in terms of dimensions and pen layout.
  • With Vario-Mix... unlimited sludge feeding, there is no need to rely on feeding times when monitoring the animals.
  • Feed and EW intake is significantly higher with Vario-Mix.
  • Fewer loses due to anodema disease at Vario-Mix, as the animals eat small portions more frequently thrughout the day.
  • In new-build facilities, the annual costs per fattening pig place are lower with the Vario-mix system than with long troughs.
  • A 12-gram increase in daily growth rate with Vario mix.
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Warranty

Warranty: 7 years against defects in materials and workmanship;
drinking teats: 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Drinking teats are only suitable for water, not for
additives.

Differences in slurry feed via Vario-Mix or a long trough for fattening pigs, Practical Research in Pig Farming, source: Trial Report No. P1,206:

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Description

Discover the VERBA Variomix computer-controlled pig feeder, designed for feeding pigs and piglets. As an alternative to traditional stainless steel pig troughs, the Variomix offers a more efficient feeding solution, allowing you to save valuable floor space in your piggery. Since its introduction by VERBA in 1996, the automatic Variomix pig feeder has maintained its popularity thanks to its robustness and reliability.

Different types

With various types and models of the VERBA Variomix computer-controlled pig feeder, suitable for both dry feed and slurry feed, there is a suitable solution for every type of pig farm. These automatic pig feeders are computer-controlled and can be tailored to your specific needs, either with a customer feeding curve or integrated with your existing feeding system.

Advantages of the Variomix

One of the main advantages of the Variomix pig feeder is that it promotes calm in your pigsty. By enabling pigs to feed in sequence and ensuring an even feed intake, the Variomix promotions healthy and consistent growth in your pigs. This not only results in improved pig performance, but also in a more efficient use of feed and pen space.

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Variomix in the press

Varkens.nl:

At Adrie van de Pasbouw pig farm, the slurry-feeding system is being overhauled. The long troughs are being removed and a Variomix automatic feeder from Verba is being installed.

Difference between feeding via a mash trick and the Variomix feeding system, research carried out by Wageningen University & Research: letter report and long report.

Pig Business:

The innovative Verhees farm in Someren has around 1,000 sows and 9,000 fattening pigs. The latter are housed in multi-tier pens. With respect to manure processing, the farm is participating in the..Mineral Concentrate Research. pilot scheme. This farm is equipped with VERBA Variomix feeders. The pigs are fed small ports as often as possible each day via the Variomix automatic feeders. In 2017, growth stack at 860 grams per animal per day, with a feed conversion ratio of 2,25.

Link to an article about Company Verhees