Your solution for Prop 12 Compliance

A:  California Proposition 12 “Prop 12” is a ballot measure that was approved by California voters in November of 2018, and “currently” goes into effect for Pork Producers both inside and outside of the State of California on January 1, 2022.  Essentially, Sows and Gilts over the age of 6 months, need to have a minimum of 24 square feet per animal in which to freely move around.  Additionally, although Sows and Gilts may still be confined for breeding, they may not however be confined in a Breeding Stall for more than 6 hours in a 24 hours period, and total time in confinement may not exceed 24 hours in any 30 day period.

A:  Nedap is a Global Leader in Group Housing Solutions and Technology-Based Sow Management Systems.  Both our Static and Dynamic Group Layouts ensure the required square footage allowance per pig space, as well as enabling Individual Sow Feeding Management.

A:  Feed Costs are projected to be higher this year, than they have been in over 10 years, thus putting extreme pressure on profitability.  The ability to feed sows and meet their individual dietary needs, while significantly reducing feed wastage, is essential to any farm’s Feed Management Strategy.

A:  Nedap’s “SowSense” Group Housing Solution can also be equipped with Sow “Weighing” capability, as well as automated “Heat Checking” capability. The ability to monitor Gestating Sow Weight, is essential to managing optimal Body Condition Score.  Likewise, Nedap’s proprietary Heat Checking function, enables accurate detection of early heat on-set, without the management burden and risks associated with direct “handling” of a boar.