As water quality becomes an increasingly critical lever in livestock and poultry production, Kemin Industries has introduced its latest innovation: EDIE Generation 2, a next-generation application system designed to bring automation, connectivity, and precision to on-farm water disinfection.
Unveiled at the 2026 PEAK convention, the system represents a meaningful step forward in how producers manage one of the most essential—but often overlooked—inputs in animal performance.
A New Standard in Water Application Technology
EDIE Generation 2 is built to deliver a fully integrated approach to water disinfection, combining:
- Automated dosing and application
- Real-time monitoring of chlorine dioxide levels
- Optional tracking of pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP)
- Remote access and alerts via mobile connectivity
- Continuous data logging of system performance and water usage
Designed to operate directly within the water line, the system provides producers with immediate visibility into water quality—reducing reliance on manual checks while improving consistency across the operation.
From Monitoring to Actionable Control
One of the key advancements in EDIE Generation 2 is its ability to move beyond simple monitoring and into actionable system control.
With integrated sensors and automated feedback loops, the system allows operators to:
- Adjust dosing with greater precision
- Respond quickly to changes in water quality
- Maintain consistent disinfection levels across barns or facilities
- Reduce the risk of human error in mixing or application
The addition of connectivity features (Wi-Fi and cellular) further enables remote management—bringing water systems into the broader digital ecosystem of the farm.
Built for Modern Production Systems
The system also reflects the realities of today’s operations:
- User-friendly interface with enhanced controller design
- Visual indicators confirming active dosing
- Level sensors to prevent chemical shortages
- Security layers to protect system settings
- Retrofit capability for existing EDIE users
These features position the system as both a new installation solution and an upgrade path for operations already investing in water disinfection infrastructure.
Integrated with Proven Chemistry
EDIE Generation 2 is designed to pair with Kemin’s stabilized chlorine dioxide solution, PRO-OXINE™ AH, enabling a fully automated, no-mix application approach for:
- Drinking water systems
- Equipment sanitation
- Facility biosecurity protocols
This integrated system simplifies implementation while supporting consistent, effective disinfection across multiple use points.
Why It Matters: Water as a Performance System
Across both swine and poultry production, water plays a direct role in:
- Animal health and livability
- Feed conversion and intake behavior
- Medication and nutrient delivery
- Overall barn hygiene and biosecurity
Yet, it has historically lacked the same level of control and visibility as feed, ventilation, or genetics.
Technologies like EDIE Generation 2 signal a shift:
Water is no longer a background utility—it is becoming a managed performance system.
Swine Web / Poultry Producer Perspective
As operations continue to scale and labor efficiency becomes more critical, the value of automated, connected systems will only increase.
Water is now part of that conversation.
And innovations like EDIE Generation 2 are helping move the industry toward a more precise, data-driven approach to one of its most fundamental inputs.
