Technology license agreement improves European pig production

Osborne Industries’ patented technology provides complete growth management of finishing pigs in large pens by sorting pigs by weight as they cross the scale to get from water to feed.© The capability to sort pigs into groups facilitates targeted feeding based on weight allowing lighter weight pigs to be fed a different ration than the heavier pigs.© This provides for more efficient feed utilization, reducing weight variation and feed cost.© This system allows the farm to increase the annual throughput of pigs through the finishing barn and market more pounds of pork from the barn each year.

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In addition, Osborne Industries’ patented technology allows a pig producer to automatically divert pigs into different pens based on pre-determined weights.© This saves time and labor when it is time to market the pigs, and reduces weight variation on each truckload.© Sort loss and price discounts that packers assess for variations in pig weights are also minimized.

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Additional advantages to using Osborne Industries’ patented technology include the ability to review animal activity and environmental conditions, spot growth trends, monitor weight distribution, and forecast the date that a specific number of pigs will be ready for market.

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“A new era has dawned in the production of pigs as the result of a working partnership between Osborne Industries and W. Domino A/S” says Steve Langley, president of Osborne Industries.© “This agreement will help pork producers in Europe take advantage of the unique value of both organizations.”

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“For more than 30 years, W. Domino A/S has specialized in the production of products such as feeders, drinking bowls, troughs, and other equipment used for pig and calf production” according to Allan Trøjborg, Managing Director of W. Domino A/S. “Both Osborne Industries and W. Domino A/S provide products to pig producers that increase efficiency, lower operating costs, and increase productivity.© Osborne’s and Domino’s products complement each other well, as do the cultures of each organization.© Both companies have a long history of innovation and leadership, and focus on customer satisfaction.”© These two industry leaders will continue to work together to identify optimal solutions for efficient pig production and create streamlined management technology that will impact producers’ bottom line in a positive manner.

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To find out more about these companies and the innovations they are bringing to the business of pork production, visit www.osbornelivestockequipment.com or www.domino.dk.