Researchers present results of a project for improved animal welfare in poultry production
Is the so-called dual-purpose chicken an alternative to conventional chicken breeds? Researchers investigated this question within the recently completed “Integhof” cooperative project. Big Dutchman…
Big Dutchman acquires French distributor Matavicol Industrie
The Big Dutchman group from Vechta, Germany, has taken over one of its long-term distribution partners in France. “Matavicol Industrie, based in Le Theil-de-Bretagne, department Ille-et-Vilaine (35),…
“The DOL 53 ammonia sensor performed extremely well”
Good news from the USA: independent trials of the renowned University of Georgia have confirmed the high accuracy of the DOL 53 ammonia sensor. The sensor developed for use in animal husbandry is…
Digitization in the poultry house – and much more
In just a few days, VIV Europe, one of the world’s largest trade shows for modern poultry production, will open its gates in the Dutch city of Utrecht. Following the motto “The Smart World of Big…
“Zukunftstag” at Big Dutchman
On 26 April 2018, the annual “Zukunftstag” (“future day”) took place at Big Dutchman. On this occasion, the pupils get the chance to have a look into their parents’ or other adults’ work routine.…
Heinz Südkamp celebrates 40 years with Big Dutchman
Heinz Südkamp from the town of Dinklage in Northern Germany is celebrating an extraordinary anniversary: he started working at Big Dutchman in Calveslage 40 years ago. Today, he is head of the…
Better for farmers, better for birds: Big Dutchman equipment for modern poultry farming
At VIV MEA 2018 (02/05-07), Big Dutchman will present a great number of products for modern poultry production. The exhibits on display include MaleChain, the world’s first chain feeding system…
Big Dutchman innovation receives a special award
Big Dutchman’s new welfare product for laying hens, PickPuck, is especially innovative. This result from an independent jury was recently announced on the occasion of the 2017 SPACE, the leading…
PickPuck awarded two Innov'SPACE innovation stars
Big Dutchman looks forward to introducing several innovations at this year’s SPACE. One of these is the pendulum PickPuck for barn and free-range egg production. A jury, consisting of well-known…
Canada: egg producers start free range egg production
Canadian egg producers are facing a great adjustment. The shift from traditional egg production systems to other types of management is a done deal. In view of this new era for egg producers, the…