Businessweight, the more ef昀椀ciently the plant can process them,and the more they’re willing to pay you. For example,certain packers might prefer slightly lighter pigs if giventhe choice, but each packer has its own matrix fordetermining penalties based on over- or under-weightpigs.you’ve put into raising your pigs.So next time you’re preparing to market your pigs,ask yourself: “Am I doing everything I can to maximizemy pro昀椀ts?” If not, take a closer look at your CV andsort strategy. A little extra effort could mean a bigboost to your bottom line.Why It Pays to Focus on MarketingThe time and effort you put into sorting yourpigs properly can make a huge difference to yourpro昀椀tability. If you’re letting your pigs run to marketwithout a plan, you’re likely leaving money on thetable. But by tightening your CV and hitting thepacker’s weight targets, you can maximize your returns.Catch more ofthis discussionon theSwineTimepodcast!In today’s tight market, those small gains—whether$5 a pig or even just $1—can be the differencebetween breaking even and making a pro昀椀t. Byfocusing on sorting and reducing variation, you’re notjust optimizing your operation—you’re ensuring you’regetting the best possible value for all the hard workFALL 2024 | 15
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