MAXIMIZE FEED INTAKE

INTaK Feeder

MAXIMIZE FEED INTAKE

Highlights

  • Optimize sow herd performance with the INTāk Ad-Lib Lactation Feeding System.
  • Waste reduction.
  • Adapts to a wide range of feed types.
  • Indexed adjustments.

Built to Perform

Reduce Feed Waste

Fresh feed is available 24/7, eliminating feed waste and reducing time spent removing stale feed.

Waste reduction with INTaK feeder

SIMPLE OPERATION

The INTāK dispenser’s patented* design decreases feed waste and labor costs associated with hand-feeding and stale feed removal.

INTaK feeder dispenser operation illustration

Indexed Adjustments

The indexed adjustment adapts to a variety of feed types and to most existing farrowing crate feeders.

Indexed Adjustments with Automated Production INTak Feeder

Specifications

INTaK Performance

INTak System w/ Water in FeederHand Feeding Twice Daily
Number of Sows & Liters5757
Average Parity2.82.7
Litter Size (post cross fostering)10.0310.16
Avg. Daily Feed Disappearance13.24 lbs.12.15 lbs.
Lactation Weight Change Post Farrowing+14.33 lbs.+2.65 lbs.
Avg. Pig Weight (Day 20)14.46 lbs.13.56 lbs.

Test results from Michigan State University Dept. of Animal Science (Peng 2005)

Dimensions

Overall Height (F)Top Collar Height (G)Top Collar ID (H)Top Collar OD (I)Adjuster at low setting to bottom (J)Body OD (K)Overall Hopper Height (L)Installed Hopper Height (M)Hopper Side Width (N)Hopper Front Width (O)
11-3/4″ (29.8 cm)3-1/2″ (8.9 cm)3-7/16″ (8.7cm)5-3/32″ (12.9 cm)1-1/32″ (2.6 cm)4-3/8″ (11.1 cm)17-7/8″ (45.2 cm)16″ (40.6 cm)6-7/8″ (17.5 cm)14-11/16″ (37.3 cm)