Slats

Slats

Hygienic slats for all growth stages of pig production

Slats are another extension of Big Dutchman’s unique penning product line. They offer hygienic, animal-friendly, and productivity-enhancing housing for sows and piglets. We offer various types of slats, each specifically designed to provide optimum comfort for pigs at all growth stages.

Plastic Slats and Cast-Iron Slats

An innovative solution

High-quality slats come handy when it comes to the upkeep of sows and piglets as they have several benefits that augur well with both the animals and the staff. The fact that they are flexible enough to mould makes them an essential choice. The ability to use different slat combinations also goes further in creating the most ideal housing environment.

Advantages

  • Can take any shape with their flexible nature
  • Come in several types and sizes
  • Animal-friendly solutions
  • Enhance productivity of sows and piglets
  • Made with high-quality plastic material

Technical

  • They come in different solid-to-void ratios

Slats for Piglets

Hygienic and animal-friendly

The superior quality Big Dutchman plastic flooring is ideal for rearing of piglets. Available in three sizes, temperature-controlled heating plates can be integrated whenever required to provide optimum comfort for piglets.

Advantages

  • High quality plastic; no issues with corrosion
  • can be used in a slated area of 10% only

Technical

  • Available in three sizes
  • Can integrate heating plates for the comfort of piglets

Plastic Slats for Finisher

Hygienic slats for finishing pigs

Big Dutchman’s floor systems include the plastic slats for Finishers are available as an alternative to the reliable concrete slabs. 

Advantages

  • Quick installation
  • Easy to clean

Technical

  • Dimensions: 600 x 800 
  • Slat weight is only approx. 4.2kg
  • Support animal weight of up to 250kg
  • Only 2 units of slats required for an area of 2sqm