On October 11th you can learn the importance of having the proper aisle width. There's a fine line between a higher bird density, and layer performance. With a well designed cage-free environment, with proper aisle width, you're litter will be drier,...

As the due date approaches for the transition from conventional cages to either fully enriched or cage-free layer systems, we will discuss the differences between these systems. We also will explore the other question many farms are facing: build a new...

The new Dol 53 sensor, from Big Dutchman, is the first ammonia sensor of its kind. Able to continuously read ammonia and provide real-time data, the Dol 53 is revolutionaryThe Dol 53 has been designed especially to be used in animal houses. Created with...

SEE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN OUR BOOTH! World Pork Expo: June 7 - 9 Booth: V235 Stop at our booth during the annual WORLD PORK EXPO. We will have representatives available to answer questions, and show you some of our latest products designed to help you be more...

Big Dutchman, worldwide leader in pig and poultry production equipment, announces that Leif Trenholm has joined the company’s Pig Business Unit in the role of Sales Manager for Canada. This position is part of Big Dutchman’s continued commitment to the...

A Storm of Success 25 years after Big Dutchman (BD), the world market leader for modern pig and poultry production, dared to make the move to the emerging markets in Asia, the company marks another milestone in its fast-paced development on the most populous continent...

By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. Heartbroken, we say goodbye to my dear husband, to our beloved father,...

Vechta, Germany - The Big Dutchman group based in Vechta, Germany, announced today that it has acquired Qingdao Betco Asia Co., Ltd. (Betco Qingdao), which is the livestock building business of the North Carolina-based steel structure specialist Betco, Inc. with over...

Join us at the International Poultry and Pork Expo. Booth: B8419 JAN. 31 - FEB. 2, 2017 Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Atlanta, Georgia USA SHOW TIMES Tues., 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Wed., 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Thur., 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. GET AN...

Group Sow Housing Seminar September 6th and 7th, 2016 Best Western (Arden Park), Stratford Two seminars will present group sow housing options with practical solutions to the challenges of different systems, along with potential opportunities related to group housing....

Big Dutchman, worldwide leader in Pig and Poultry Production Equipment, announces that Lyle Jones has joined the company’s Pig Business Unit in the role of VP of Sales, USA. This position is part of Big Dutchman’s continued commitment to the Livestock Equipment...

Vechta, Germany - The Big Dutchman group based in Vechta, Germany, announced today that the company has acquired a controlling interest of the Canada-based Proline Group. With about 50 employees globally, Proline Group is a leading supplier of production technologies...

Employees and guests witness cutting of the ribbon at Big Dutchman’s new facilities Photo above: From left to right Terry Nienhuis—Township Supervisor Andy Baer—Architect Bernd Meerpohl—Chairman of the Board of Management Marlies DeWitt—Widow of Big Dutchman founder,...

Big Dutchman USA is proud to announce the dedication of its newly expanded office and show room space. The attractive new two story building adds 12,000 sq ft to the existing facility, doubling office space for Big Dutchman’s currently engaged 138 employees. “The...

JOIN US FOR THE SWINE LIQUID FEEDING SEMINAR A SWINE LIQUID FEEDINGASSOCIATION SEMINARTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014SWINE LIQUID FEEDING: SOLUTIONS FOR SUCCESSFeaturing: Rene SchepensRene, born 1963, was raised on one of the first pure pig farms in southern Netherlands....

Vechta-Calveslage / Spain – The Big Dutchman group based in Vechta-Calveslage (Germany) is taking over the Spanish poultry equipment supplier Zucami. The company with its headquarters in Beriáin, near Pamplona, recently became insolvent. Zucami“As a result of the...

During the 2013 International Poultry Expo (IPPE), Big Dutchman’s booth was full of people participating in the official celebration of Big Dutchman’s 75th anniversary. People from around the world came to join the festivities that began with a speech by Bernd...