LifeMatters

When innovation, quality products and advice develop robust pigs and contribute to greater sow survival!

The sows’ mortality percentage in Denmark in 2023 according to SEGES

Sow mortality in Denmark is far too high. And this is a real problem that we need to solve.
Today, with the knowledge we have, the experience we have gained and the technology that is available, we are ready to face this challenge.
With the tools available, we have defined the causes of these. We then brought together specialists in pig production and developed 3 solutions that have effectively improved this outcome in some herds in Denmark.
Before we decided to introduce them to the general market, we tested this decently.
Today we invite you to check firstly our results and secondly the products themselves.

The Changing Needs of the Sow

Throughout her life, a sow’s nutritional needs evolve, and this is completely natural. After insemination, her body prioritizes the development of the fosters, ensuring they have the nutrients necessary for early growth. Later, after farrowing, her primary focus shifts to caring for and nursing her piglets. This is a demanding process, requiring significant energy and resources from her body.

While she’s focused on nourishing and caring for her piglets, we’re here to take care of her. Just as her body adapts to the needs of her young, we ensure that she receives the right nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to stay healthy and strong throughout each phase. This balance is essential for her well-being and the health of the piglets she’s raising.

We understand the unique challenges that sows face at each stage of their life. From pregnancy to lactation, her body goes through various changes, and each stage comes with its own nutritional requirements. That’s why we’ve tailored our approach to provide exactly what she needs—ensuring she can continue to deliver the best for her piglets while maintaining her own health.

Our mission is to support you in managing the sow’s care throughout her entire life, improving her living conditions, and ultimately reducing mortality rates. By meeting her changing needs at every stage, we help you ensure that your sow thrives, and her piglets do too. This approach is at the heart of the LifeMatters concept.

VA SizeMatters

VA SizeMatters is a Patented sieving machine for automated and ongoing analyze of particle size in finished feed. VA SizeMatters takes a sample from the mixer and sieves using 3-, 2- and 1 mm screens. The process is performed during production. When the particle size is not in desired grinding profile range, an alarm is sent, and the operator adjusts the mill settings to optimize the grinding.

ADILife

ADILife is a supplement with antioxidants that helps sows during the transition phase from gestant sow to nursing sow.
During this period, the sow is under extreme oxidative stress which can be significantly improved by providing a wide range of different antioxidants that boost the sow’s resistance.

VA EasyFiber

VA EasyFiber is a fiber supplement for sows. By replacing sugar beet pulp pellets with VA EasyFiber, the sow is enriched with fatty acids from lecithin, linseed and fish.
The fibers that are sourced from sugar beet pulp pellets, oats, and rye, provide energy that is released slowly in the lactating sow.
Research has shown that fibers have a positive effect on stillborn piglets, back fat, and milk production.