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MPF Virtual Convention

Midwest Poultry Federation Shifts to 100% Virtual Event May 19-21, 2021

Published: May 10, 2020
In light of ongoing developments with COVID-19 and after thoughtful discussions with its Board of Directors, the Midwest Poultry Federation has made the decision to shift its 2021 MPF Convention to a fully online, virtual experience May 18-21. Check their show website for details on the expanded online show. As always you can connect with […]Read More
NPPC World Pork Expo 2020

World Pork Expo June 9-11, 2021

Published: May 9, 2020
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) moves forward with 2021 World Pork Expo in June, 9-11. Add HerdStar/BinTrac to your show map, and plan a visit with our staff. We will be showcasing the BinTrac suite of products including Bin Weighing Module, HouseLINK Interface Options, Site Communications, Remote Data Collection and BinTrac Vision, also including […]Read More
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The Key to Optimizing Broiler Breeder Performance

Published: March 11, 2020
The ability to accurately monitor animal consumption is crucial to any broiler operation, especially when it comes to your breeders: “Optimizing breeder performance plays a key role in broiler performance…” (Poultry World). A key component to improving your breeder performance is controlling and knowing exactly how much feed the birds are consuming on a daily […]Read More
How to use data effectively

How to Use Data & Analytics for Better Performance & Profit

Published: February 12, 2020
We live in a time when information is readily available at our fingertips for virtually any topic, but the amount of information available can also be a bit overwhelming. In the livestock industry, data reporting and analytics is an essential part of any operation: “Proven data can determine where to build new farms, what breed […]Read More
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How to Improve Broiler Feed Conversion

Published: January 8, 2020
The mission of every breeder is to achieve the greatest output possible within their budget and without any illness. Our mission is to help you accomplish this through our BinTrac Systems. A huge aspect of successful production is broiler feed conversion or your Feed Conversion Ratio (“FCR”). “Feed conversion ratio (FCR) is a measure of […]Read More