Historically, the methods used for raising animals on a farm were not too organized. Animals could be let out to pasture at the beginning of a season, and then collected a number of months later. Pigs could simply roam at will, often taking care of any garbage problem at the same time.
Modern farms have adopted much more careful methods in order to increase the efficiency of the operation, and reduce the final costs of the product for the consumer. Pigs are bred to grow quickly, and to make the best use of what can be very expensive feed. Steps are taken to provide the best environment for the animals, including proper ventilation, heating, and access to feed.
The prices paid to the farmer for the market ready pig is based on the weight of the animal. The packers pay premium prices for animals whose weight falls into a very tight acceptance window. If the pig is too heavy, they will not pay the premium. Similarly, if the animal is too light, there will also be a penalty.
Pig sorting scales manufactured by Arlyn Scales are an excellent tool for reaching the target weights. Animals pass through the automatic sorting scale on the way to their feed. Depending on their weight, swing gates will direct the pig to a feed bin that is appropriate for their weight gain. If they are lighter than desired, they will go to the feed with higher nutritional value. If they are too heavy, the will be directed to feed with lower nutritional value, which will also be a cost savings.
These pig sorters are also able to collect data about the animals. As they pass through the pig scale, each individual weight is stored. At any time desired, this data can be viewed on the display screen of the sorter. It can also be saved in a USB memory stick. The memory sticks may be retrieved at any time, and plugged into the USB communication port of any personal computer. Software can then display the statistical data for analysis.
Pig Sorters Increase Farm Efficiency
Historically, the methods used for raising animals on a farm were not too organized. Animals could be let out to pasture at the beginning of a season, and then collected a number of months later. Pigs could simply roam at will, often taking care of any garbage problem at the same time.
Modern farms have adopted much more careful methods in order to increase the efficiency of the operation, and reduce the final costs of the product for the consumer. Pigs are bred to grow quickly, and to make the best use of what can be very expensive feed. Steps are taken to provide the best environment for the animals, including proper ventilation, heating, and access to feed.
The prices paid to the farmer for the market ready pig is based on the weight of the animal. The packers pay premium prices for animals whose weight falls into a very tight acceptance window. If the pig is too heavy, they will not pay the premium. Similarly, if the animal is too light, there will also be a penalty.
Pig sorting scales manufactured by Arlyn Scales are an excellent tool for reaching the target weights. Animals pass through the automatic sorting scale on the way to their feed. Depending on their weight, swing gates will direct the pig to a feed bin that is appropriate for their weight gain. If they are lighter than desired, they will go to the feed with higher nutritional value. If they are too heavy, the will be directed to feed with lower nutritional value, which will also be a cost savings.
These pig sorters are also able to collect data about the animals. As they pass through the pig scale, each individual weight is stored. At any time desired, this data can be viewed on the display screen of the sorter. It can also be saved in a USB memory stick. The memory sticks may be retrieved at any time, and plugged into the USB communication port of any personal computer. Software can then display the statistical data for analysis.