Pig Farm Biosecurity Before EuroTier 2026: 5 Equipment Upgrades Worth Checking Now

As EuroTier 2026 approaches, pig farm automation, feeding technology, monitoring and animal health are receiving more attention across the livestock industry.

For many existing swine farms, improving biosecurity does not always require rebuilding the whole facility. A more practical approach is to identify the equipment areas that create unnecessary feed handling, water problems or management risks, then upgrade them step by step.

1. Check Feed Storage and Closed Conveying

Feed storage is one of the first areas to review.

Outdoor feed silos connected to closed conveying systems can reduce repeated manual feed handling around the pig house. Feed can move directly from storage to different production areas through enclosed pipes or auger systems.

Buyers should check:

• Silo capacity

• Feed type

• Conveying distance

• Pipe layout

• Cleaning and maintenance access

A well-planned feed route can improve both feeding efficiency and daily farm control.

2. Review Feeding and Drinking Equipment

Feeders and drinkers are used every day, so small equipment problems can quickly create larger management issues.

Poor feeder adjustment may increase feed waste, while worn nipple drinkers, incorrect water pressure or leaking drinking bowls can increase water loss.

Different pig production stages may also require different equipment.

Nursery, growing, finishing and breeding pigs should not automatically use the same feeder or drinker design.

Upgrading the most problematic areas first can be more practical than replacing the entire system at once.

3. Add Monitoring Where It Solves a Real Problem

Monitoring is becoming more useful in modern pig farms, especially when managers need to control several pig houses.

Useful monitoring points may include:

• Feed inventory

• Feed consumption

• Water use

• Temperature

• Ventilation

• Equipment operating status

The purpose is not to add technology simply because it is available.

The best monitoring system should help farm managers identify abnormal conditions earlier and reduce unnecessary manual inspections.

4. Improve Equipment Hygiene and Maintenance Access

Biosecurity is also affected by how easily equipment can be inspected, cleaned and maintained.

Feed lines, feeders, water pipes and equipment corners should be designed to reduce difficult-to-clean areas.

When planning a retrofit, buyers should consider whether components can be accessed without creating unnecessary movement through the pig house.

5. Plan Upgrades Around the Existing Farm

For older pig farms, the best solution is often a phased upgrade.

Start with the biggest problem:

Feed shortage → check silo and conveying

High feed waste → check feeder design

Water loss → check drinking system

Too much manual checking → add monitoring

ZHMIT Agriculture provides pig farm equipment including feed silos, feed conveying systems, feeding equipment, drinking equipment and related automation solutions.

If you are planning to upgrade an existing pig farm, send us your farm layout, pig quantity and current equipment information. Our team can recommend a practical step-by-step solution based on your farm conditions.