Pork Industry News Winter Hog Barn Equipment Spotlight | PigPros, White-Wash Pro and PigPilot
As Thanksgiving approaches, Pork Industry News is recognizing the companies, equipment manufacturers and industry partners helping pork producers manage their farms, protect herd health and improve everyday operations. Our Thankful for Companies Helping Pork Producers series highlights the people, products and innovations supporting America’s pork industry.
Today’s spotlight features PigPros, a Minnesota-based company owned by Justin Kleinschmidt, whose experience in pork production has helped shape practical equipment and technology solutions for today’s pig farmers. From hog barn sanitation and biosecurity equipment to production planning software, PigPros is focused on helping producers work more efficiently while addressing challenges that come with raising pigs.
PigPros: Built From Hands-On Pork Production Experience
PigPros was founded with an understanding of the daily responsibilities and challenges pork producers face. Owner Justin Kleinschmidt has used his hands-on experience in pork production to focus on developing equipment and technology that address real-world needs in modern swine operations.
With roots in Minnesota, PigPros offers White-Wash Pro equipment designed for hog barn whitewashing and is developing PigPilot, a software platform intended to help producers plan pig flow, coordinate animal movements and manage production schedules.
The company’s approach centers on supporting biosecurity, simplifying everyday tasks and helping producers make more informed management decisions.
For pork producers, labor availability, changing schedules and maintaining consistent sanitation practices can present ongoing challenges. PigPros is working to address these needs through equipment and technology designed around how farms operate.
White-Wash Pro 60 Gallon: Supporting Whole-Barn Sanitation
One of the products PigPros encourages pork producers to consider this winter is the White-Wash Pro 60 Gallon, a mobile whitewashing system designed to mix and apply hydrated-lime whitewash throughout hog barns.
The equipment features a 60-gallon cone-bottom tank, a ¾-horsepower, 115-volt pump and continuous agitation to help maintain the mixture during application. The system also incorporates a heavy-duty cast-iron pump designed for farm use.
During the winter months, swine diseases such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) remain significant concerns for pork producers. Cold conditions can allow these viruses to survive longer in the environment, making consistent biosecurity and sanitation practices especially important.
White-Wash Pro equipment is intended to make hydrated-lime application more manageable when whitewashing is included in a veterinarian-directed sanitation program. The equipment can be used for routine sanitation activities and cleanup following a disease outbreak, as directed by a herd veterinarian.
Proper cleaning, application conditions, protective equipment and adequate drying remain essential components of the sanitation process. Whitewashing equipment should be used as one part of a comprehensive farm biosecurity program rather than as a replacement for established cleaning and disinfection protocols.
White-Wash Pro 10 Gallon: A Practical Solution for Hog Barn Load-Outs and Smaller Areas
Not every sanitation project requires equipment designed for an entire hog barn. For smaller spaces, PigPros offers the White-Wash Pro 10 Gallon, a compact system intended for targeted whitewashing applications.
The 10-gallon unit features a ½-horsepower, 115-volt pump and allows producers to prepare smaller batches of hydrated-lime whitewash for localized applications.
Areas such as hog barn load-outs, chutes and other designated spaces can benefit from equipment sized specifically for smaller sanitation projects.
According to PigPros, load-outs are one area pork producers should pay particular attention to during the winter months. These spaces create a regular connection between livestock barns and transportation activities, making consistent biosecurity practices especially important.
During busy shipping schedules, sanitation procedures can become rushed as employees coordinate livestock movements, trucks and barn activities. The White-Wash Pro 10 Gallon provides an equipment option for these smaller areas while supporting established cleaning procedures and separation between clean and dirty traffic.
By matching the equipment size to the application, producers can also avoid preparing large batches of whitewash when only a limited area needs attention.
Both White-Wash Pro systems should be operated according to veterinarian-directed sanitation protocols, including appropriate safety precautions and safe conditions before pigs re-enter treated areas.
PigPilot: Looking Ahead at Pork Production Planning Technology
In addition to its White-Wash Pro equipment, PigPros is developing PigPilot, a software platform designed to help pork producers coordinate pig flow, barn capacity and animal movement schedules.
Production planning can become increasingly complicated when weather conditions, transportation availability or barn readiness disrupt established schedules. These challenges are especially relevant during winter, when snow, ice and extreme temperatures can affect livestock transportation and farm operations.
PigPilot is being developed to help producers better understand the relationship between pig availability, available barn space, production timing and movement constraints.
The goal is to help pork producers identify potential space limitations and scheduling conflicts before pigs are ready to move.
Rather than relying on disconnected spreadsheets, repeated phone calls and last-minute schedule adjustments, the software is intended to provide a more coordinated approach to production planning.
As PigPros looks toward 2027, PigPilot remains a primary development focus. The company is working toward a practical platform that can be useful in real production settings while helping producers spend less time managing schedules and more time making informed operational decisions.
Winter Hog Barn Equipment Maintenance: Preparing Before Problems Occur
Beyond its own products, PigPros encourages pork producers to take a proactive approach to winter equipment maintenance. Heating systems, minimum-ventilation fans, shutters, belts, air inlets, temperature sensors and barn controllers should all be inspected before severe winter conditions arrive. Dirty ventilation fans, improperly adjusted air inlets and inaccurate temperature sensors can be easy to overlook, yet each can affect the ability to maintain appropriate barn conditions.
Backup generators, transfer switches and alarm systems also deserve attention. Power outages, heater failures, frozen water supplies and ventilation problems can quickly create serious challenges for pork producers during cold weather. Testing backup systems, keeping essential replacement parts available and making sure employees understand emergency procedures are important steps in winter preparation.
For producers using whitewashing equipment, PigPros also recommends keeping pumps, hoses and tanks clean and protecting the equipment from freezing temperatures.
Helping Pork Producers Save Time and Improve Efficiency
Finding ways to save time and improve operational efficiency remains a priority throughout the pork industry.
White-Wash Pro equipment combines mixing and application into one setup, making whitewashing tasks easier to organize and carry out consistently. Offering both 60-gallon and 10-gallon systems allows producers to select equipment appropriate for the size of the project.
Meanwhile, PigPilot’s development focuses on reducing the time producers spend rebuilding schedules and coordinating pig movements. Improved planning may help farm teams prepare labor, transportation and barn space earlier while reducing last-minute complications.
For PigPros, the connection between sanitation equipment and production planning technology is straightforward. Both are intended to help pork producers manage important responsibilities more consistently and efficiently.
PigPros Shares One Important Piece of Advice for Winter
As pork producers prepare for colder weather, PigPros encourages farms to establish their winter management plans before severe conditions arrive.
“Build the winter plan before the weather forces you to.”
Testing equipment, reviewing biosecurity procedures and clearly communicating employee responsibilities can help producers prepare for unexpected challenges.
PigPros also encourages producers to make sure their teams know who to contact and what steps to take when essential equipment fails.
Whether preparing for a power outage, reviewing a sanitation program or coordinating livestock transportation during winter weather, advance planning can make an important difference in daily farm operations.
Looking Ahead to 2027
PigPros plans to continue supporting pork producers through its White-Wash Pro equipment while advancing the development of PigPilot.
The company’s focus remains on creating practical solutions that address the everyday challenges of raising pigs, maintaining hog barns and coordinating production activities.
As the pork industry continues to evaluate new equipment, technologies and management strategies, PigPros is working to provide tools shaped by firsthand production experience.
Where Pork Producers Can Learn More About PigPros
Pork producers interested in White-Wash Pro equipment, ordering information, pricing, product availability or updates on PigPilot development can contact PigPros directly.
Justin Kleinschmidt, Owner, PigPros
Phone: 507-383-6037
Email: pigprosmn@gmail.com
Website: https://www.whitewashpro.com
White-Wash Pro Product Information: https://whitewashpro.com/products
Producers are encouraged to contact PigPros for current pricing, equipment availability and seasonal offers.
Thankful for Companies Supporting America’s Pork Producers
Pork Industry News is thankful for companies like PigPros that are working to provide pork producers with equipment, technology and practical solutions for their daily operations. From sanitation and biosecurity to winter barn maintenance and production planning, the companies serving the pork industry play an important role in helping farmers care for their animals and manage their businesses.
Pork Industry News is an independent news resource dedicated to bringing awareness to the people, companies, products and innovations supporting the pork industry. Through our Thankful for Companies Helping Pork Producers spotlight series, we are recognizing the businesses working alongside America’s pig farmers and sharing their stories with producers and industry professionals across the country. Are you helping pork producers? Contact porkindustrynews@gmail.com – we’d love to talk about it.
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