We organize the purchase of Wiesenschwein pigs through selected partners. In co-operation with IP-Suisse, we support farmers in converting to our system of animal husbandry.
We strengthen our brands. Together with our partners, we provide technical support and we operate a hotline.
We see ourselves as a link between agriculture, trade, butchers, retailers, and consumers. We bear responsibility – with our partners, IP-Suisse and Migros. We adhere to our guidelines, we push the further development of our animal husbandry, and we ensure absolute transparency together with the farmers.
We organize the feeding guidelines, because they have a massive influence on meat quality and resource efficiency. Also, as a consumer you are welcome to contact us directly. We are always happy about it.
ADVICE FOR FARMERS
In most cases, the first contact takes place through the IP-Suisse office. They maintain the list of interested parties. Together with external experts such as accredited pig farmers or trade organizations, the Wiesenschwein team provides comprehensive and free-of-charge support to farmers who wish to convert their farms to the new husbandry system.
PLANNING FOR CONVERSION
Farmers who have decided to convert to the meadow pig system are provided assistance and support by Wiesenschwein and its partners – from planning to building application.
The farmers are charged only for external partners’ expenses; the support provided by Wiesenschwein AG is free of charge. Of course, farmers are free to organize the plans and approval procedures on their own, as long as they comply with the IP-Wiesenschwein guidelines. After the building permit has been granted, the the acceptance contract with IP-Wiesenschwein is concluded. After the reconstruction, the inspection body will inspect the facility and the farmer can start his Wiesenschwein pig farm.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
We ensure first-level support to the farmers and provide them with all necessary interfaces to the feeding system. This support is financed through a license fee.
HANDLING OF SLAUGHTER VOLUMES
Based on the automated weighing, the total slaughter volume of all meadow pig producers can be visualized at an early stage and made available online to the purchasing partners (shortly before implementation). Our accredited trading partners function as central interface for this.
FEEDING
Wiesenschwein pig farmers’ feeding partners are obliged to mix and deliver the pig feed according to the Wiesenschwein recipe.
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