Pig Lighting and Sensors

The importance of proper lighting in pig farming

Good lighting is absolutely essential for promoting growth and ensuring your pigs’ overall welfare. By carefully managing the intensity, duration, and spectrum of lights, farmers can keep their animals healthy, productive, and stress-free, which benefits not only the pigs but your bottom line, too!

Boost Growth and Productivity

Pigs respond to the amount and timing of light they get each day. When you set up a suitable lighting schedule (sometimes referred to as a photoperiod), you’ll help support steady growth and better feed conversion. If lighting is either too weak or unpredictable, it can disrupt feeding patterns and ultimately lower weight gain. With a properly tuned lighting system, you’ll see consistent growth and higher quality stock.

Improve Animal Welfare and Behaviour

If pigs are exposed to harsh, flickering, or insufficient lighting, they’re more likely to become stressed or display disruptive behaviors. In contrast, a well designed LED setup, like our inductive loop lighting, provides stable, uniform illumination that helps reduce stress levels. Less stress means healthier animals, a calmer environment, and ultimately better results in the barn.

Optimize Energy Savings

Modern, energy-efficient lighting solutions (such as LED fixtures) can go a long way in cutting power consumption. While older bulbs often create excessive heat and inflate electricity bills, LED systems let you fine-tune brightness and color temperature without sacrificing pig welfare or productivity. This translates directly into lower energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint.

Maintain a Healthy Herd

Beyond improving growth and managing expenses, correct lighting also helps prevent disease and safeguards the overall health of your herd. Well lit areas make it easier to spot early warning signs of discomfort or illness, so you can intervene promptly. Clear visibility supports solid sanitation practices, reducing bacterial risks and contributing to healthier living conditions for your pigs.