The global livestock industry is facing a transition from traditional practices to modernization. In pig farm reforms, the adoption of slatted flooring technology is especially popular among pig farmers. These slatted floors are simple yet extremely practical in design, significantly improving the living environment for pigs and enhancing overall breeding efficiency.

In 2023, the Yunlin County government successfully obtained over 400 million dollars in subsidies from the Ministry of Agriculture to improve the environment and equipment quality of pig farms within the county. During this subsidy program, many farmers took the opportunity to upgrade their pigsties with slatted floors.

What are Slatted Floors?

Slatted floors are designed with multiple longitudinal openings. The primary function of slatted floors is to keep the pigsty clean by allowing the pigs' excrement to fall directly below through the specially designed openings. This not only reduces the contact between the pigs and their excrement but also facilitates daily cleaning and maintenance of the pigsty. Additionally, the use of these floors helps provide a more sanitary and comfortable environment, effectively isolating the pigs from their excrement and thus maintaining cleanliness in the pigsty. This not only reduces cleaning work but also helps decrease the occurrence of diseases, thereby reducing reliance on medications and increasing the survival rate of the pigs.

More and more pigsties are starting to use slatted floors, mainly for several advantages:

1. Enhance Sanitation and Health Management

The design of slatted floors allows pig excrement to directly fall into a storage area below through the gaps, not only keeping the pigsty clean but also reducing the risk of disease transmission. A clean environment is crucial for preventing respiratory diseases and skin conditions.

2. Improve Pig Comfort

The surface treatment of slatted floors provides some anti-slip benefits, which is vital for protecting the health of pigs' hooves. Good hoof health helps pigs maintain good mobility, and separation from excrement also enhances their health.

3. Environmentally Friendly

The use of plastic slatted floors, due to their ease of cleaning, significantly reduces the use of water and cleaning agents. This reduces dependence on chemical cleaners, thereby lessening the environmental impact of pig farming. Additionally, through effective waste management systems, excrement can be more easily collected and processed, and even reused, such as being turned into biological fertilizer.

4. Improve Labor Efficiency

Installing slatted floors can significantly enhance work efficiency, greatly reducing the time needed to clean excrement, thus allowing pig farmers to devote more time and resources to other activities that enhance production and quality.

5. Flexibility and Adaptability

The design of modern plastic slatted floors is highly flexible, allowing them to be customized according to the dimensions and shapes of different pigsties. They are suitable for various pigsties, from small-scale to large commercial pig farms.

Common Materials for Slatted Floors

In today's pig farming industry, choosing the right material for slatted floors is essential for enhancing the sanitary environment and work efficiency of the pigsty. Materials for slatted floors vary, including wood slats, concrete slats, cast iron, stainless steel (commonly known as white iron), aluminum slotted flooring, and plastic slotted flooring. Each material is suitable for different stages of pigs due to its unique properties. The common materials for slatted floors include concrete, stainless steel, cast iron, and plastic, each with its unique advantages and characteristics.

In conclusion, each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Concrete slatted floors, although a common and durable choice, have a lower fecal leakage rate (about 10%) and can harbor dirt, making them potentially not the best choice for pig farms with high sanitary standards. Stainless steel and cast iron offer good load-bearing and durability but may require maintenance and come at a higher cost. Yunlin County's Mayor Li-Shan Chang personally visited a new type of livestock farm in Mailiao Township, which has installed Easy Fong's slatted floors. During the visit, the transformation of the pigsty was evident, enhancing pig farming efficiency and improving the pigsty environment, reducing odors by 70%, and the Mayor encouraged farmers to take the opportunity to transform theirpig farms.

According to statistics from the Yunlin County government, seventy percent of traditional farmers in the county have yet to complete the transformation. The odor and pollution generated by farming not only reduce efficiency but also sometimes lead to conflicts with residents. By switching to slatted floors, not only has the environmental quality of pig farms improved, but it has also brought tangible economic benefits to farmers.

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