INTāK Ad-Lib Lactation Feeding System
Optimize sow herd performance by maximizing feed intake with the INTāK Ad-Lib Lactation Feeding System from AP.
• Fresh Feed Available 24 Hours a Day
• Increase Feed Intake During Lactation
• Decrease Feed Waste
• More Contented Sows
• Improved Sow Condition and Breed-Back
• Heavier Healthier Pigs at Weaning
• Save Time and Labor Cost
INTāK Design
The INTāK dispenser's patented design provides reliable feed flow and delivers a regulated amount of feed with each actuation.
The Original Berry Feeder
Patent #6,101,975
INTāK Dispensers
INTāK dispensers are easily adapted to most farrowing crates and can be retrofitted to existing stainless steel feeders. Dispensers can be hand filled using the optional fifteen-pound hopper or filled automatically with a Chain-Disk fill system for maximum labor savings.
INTāK System w/ Water in Feeder
Hand Feeding Twice Daily
57
57
Number of Sows & Litters
2.8
2.7
Average Parity
10.03
10.16
Litter Size (post cross fostering)
13.24 lbs.
12.15 lbs.
Average Daily Feed Disappearance
+ 14.33 lbs.
+ 2.65 lbs.
Lactation Weight Change (post farrowing)
14.46 lbs.
13.56 lbs.
Average Pig Weight (day 20)
Test results from Michigan State University Department of Animal Science (Peng. 2005)