PIG FOCUS encourages stockpersons to concentrate on output and identifies shortfalls and opportunities to improve unit profitability.

The principle report is a weekly Focusboard, which represents the current     21 weeks of performance, i.e. the normal breeding production cycle for     weaning at 21 - 27 days (see example and explanation of key features on     Focusboard)

The visual impact of Focusboard helps stockpersons, managers, owners     and their advisors to focus on the internal causes of variability in production     output

Versions of Focusboard are available to cover a variety of production     systems, including 22-weeks for later weaning, and batch farrowing     systems

Other reports for various multiples and combinations of weeks are available     for overall breeding and feeding herd performance parameters

PIG FOCUS provides unique forecasting facilities.

An adequate availability of gilts eligible for service is essential to ensure that service targets are met consistently.

PIG FOCUS uses farrowing rate, culling rate, service target data and gilt     entry-to-service interval to provide a forecast of gilt requirements for the next     breeding cycle

Achieving the target number of pigs and total kgs of pigmeat sold have a major impact on unit profitability

PIG FOCUS uses the recorded data to provide a forward forecast of pigs     available for sale

This information can be used to inform processors, make comparisons with     budget, and in the case of a shortfall, may indicate an opportunity to     increase sale weight if circumstances permit, in order to minimise the deficit     in kgs sold