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Time to Market is Greatly Improved with Sorting Scales

Written by admin | Published on October 5, 2009
With the complexities involved in running a successful hog farm, it can be a daunting task to get everything done in the time you need from birth of the animal to taking it to market for sale. Because of this, pig sorting scales have grown in popularity for livestock owners over the years. There are [...]
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Pig Sorters Help with Weight Maintenance

Written by admin | Published on September 21, 2009
As any farmer knows, pig weights can fluctuate wildly if the animal is not carefully monitored and fed. Accurate weight measurements are essential to the administration of feed, nutritional supplements, and medications. Plus, an accurate reading of weight gives you an idea of the direction you’re heading before you get the animal to market. There is a narrow window considered ideal to sell the animal at the greatest profit, so it’s essential that you know beforehand what to expect. You must also ensure that you are budgeting appropriately for feed and medical care of your herd.
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Automatic Pig Scales Reduce Barn Labor

Written by admin | Published on September 15, 2009
The importance of accurately weighing your pigs is obvious: overweight or underweight animals cost you money at market, with bonuses being lost or penalties being fixed for undesired-weight pigs. However good you or your staff is at guessing pig weight, you can never be sure of the weight of each individual animal without a good scale.
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