{"id":5376,"date":"2018-11-26T15:20:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T13:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmm.es\/farm-equipment\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T10:02:20","slug":"farm-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bmm.es\/en\/farm-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|45px|0px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|45px|0px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.74&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1433 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/bmm.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/material-para-granjas.jpg\" alt=\"Farm material\" width=\"800\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bmm.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/material-para-granjas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bmm.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/material-para-granjas-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bmm.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/material-para-granjas-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The choice of <strong>farm equipment and materials <\/strong>is one of the most important aspects, as all of these elements will have a direct influence on <strong>farm productivity.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Therefore, it&#8217;s important to choose the material based on some basic criteria, which will allow us to better define the type of needs we need to address and the best options to satisfy them.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Basic livestock equipment needs<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Depending on the type of farm we plan to set up, there are certain specific features that will allow us to further refine our selection, but there are some<strong> basic aspects<\/strong> that can guide us in making the best choice of<strong> farm equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Power systems<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nowadays<a href=\"https:\/\/bmm.es\/en\/feeding-systems\/\">, <strong>automated feeding systems<\/strong><\/a> are used, allowing us to have greater control over feed quantities, ensuring that each animal receives adequate food, resulting in <strong>optimal nutritional intake.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Air Conditioning Systems (cooling and heating)<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Maintaining an adequate temperature <\/strong>inside the farm and in the facilities where the animals are kept is a factor that directly influences animal welfare. Maintaining an adequate temperature will reduce mortality rates and improve animal welfare, thereby achieving <strong>greater productivity.<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lighting Systems<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lighting is also a factor that influences performance, as adequate lighting during the day and at night creates an <strong>ideal environment for the animal&#8217;s development<\/strong>, avoiding stress and other problems.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Storage systems<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Animal feed storage must also be monitored to ensure optimal preservation. Modern <strong>silos <\/strong>are made of <strong>highly resistant materials<\/strong>, protecting the feed from external influences and preventing condensation inside. <\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other elements<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from these elements, the material requirements of a farm are completed with another series of components:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li>Enclosures (doors and windows)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Floors and walls (slats and panels)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Deposits<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gestation Crates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Farrowing Pens<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Etc<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you&#8217;re clear about the needs you&#8217;ll need to meet, the next step is to choose a supplier you trust enough to help you select the<strong> best materials for your farm<\/strong>, with the quality you need, to ensure the viability and future benefits of your 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