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Feed crisis pack
The factsheets in this pack discuss a range of ways for making efficiencies and reducing feed waste through the weaner and finisher stages to secure the best net margin you can. Download here
KPI Section
The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) section on the Market Intelligence area of the BPEX website has been completely revamped and updated. It enables producers to add their own performance figures to compare their units against the average. Click here to visit the KPI section and click here to see KPI case study.
Action for Productivity
7. Factors affecting killing-out percent - download here
11. Increasing uniformity of finished pigs - download here
22. Improve your marketing return - download here
25. Improving KPIs – Rearing herd - download here
Work instructions
WI 2: Slapmarking Slaughter Pigs - download here
WI 7: Loading and Unloading Pigs - download here
Target 2TS
June issue - download here
Feeding herd calculator
This tool allows producers to estimate the effects of their feed, and other, costs, slaughter weight and sale value on net margins.
Access the calculator here
Pig Carcase Authentication and Verification Services
The Value of Independence - Pig carcase classification for the meat industry.
Practical suggestions for improving efficiency within your business (AIG, July 2008) - download here
Maximising returns from finishing pigs - download here
Grower-Finisher workshop handout - download here