PigCHAMP Grow-Finish Workbook
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1. Knowledge Software PISCHAMP Grow Finish Workbook PigCHAMP 69 Grow Finish Pig CHAMP Farrow to Finish PigCHAMP Knowledge Software 1531 Airport Road Suite 101 Ames IA 50010 Toll Free 1 866 774 4242 Fax Number 515 233 7187 www pigchamp com Customer Support techsupport pigchamp com or Ext 64 Sales sales pigchamp com or Ext 27 With the purchase of the PigCHAMP program you are entitled to an online Getting Started session During this session a member of the PigCHAMP team will work with you to properly setup the program for your operation as well as demonstrate basic data entry and reporting functionality In order to make the most of your Getting Started session we ll need your help Please fill out the required sections in this workbook You probably know a lot of the information off the top of your head but some of it may require you to do a little bit of research The PigOCHAMP User Manual located on the PigCHAMP installation CD and program help files are great resources to refer to You may need to contact your veterinarian production consultant or nutritionist for specifics regarding your operation The workbook also includes a few optional sections If you wish to record the optional information into the program during the Getting Started session you ll need to fill out those sections as well You can record the information in the space provided on the following pages If additional space is nee2. Weight o Age Weight o Age Weight o Age Weight o Age Weight o Age Weight o Age Weight Page 6 of 9 Required Information You must include at least one ration in order to begin the feed management setup Provide a List of Rations currently being fed Optional Information Although not required you are encouraged to include a list of raw ingredients amp nutrients used to create individual rations Ingredients and nutrients cannot be edited after an individual ration has been used Ration Type choose one of the following C Crumble Liquid _ Mash C Meal _ Pellet Ingr edients a component making up a feed ration such as corn or soybeans Page 7 of 9 Creating a Feed Budget A feed budget ensures the correct amount of an individual diet is delivered to a specific group of pigs Feed budgets are made up of individual rations and are designed to establish a ration schedule based on the weight of pigs number of days on feed or total weight of a ration consumed The following is required for each feed budget Feed Budget Name Sex select one Cc Mixed O Barrow C Gilt Units select one L Start Weight of Pig L Days on Feed LC Consumed per Pig Based on the unit you selected include the following Start Weight of Pig Start Weight of Pig Rat
3. d reside beneath multiple companies can be created o Company Name o Contact Information Country Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number Page 3 of 9 Required Information You will need to provide the following information for each Grow Finish barn currently in operation Barn Name Barn Type select one _ Hoop C Open Lot C Open Front C Confinement Date Barn Opened Capacity o Non Productive Barn Days down days o Gross Area total barn size Is this barn broken into individual pens or groups gt Yes or No If No you will need to know the following info o Net Area o Capacity assuming normal stocking numbers o Pig Spaces f Yes you will need to know the following for each group space o Sub division Name x Net Area x Capacity assuming normal stocking numbers Pig Spaces o Sub division Name Net Area x Capacity assuming normal stocking numbers Pig Spaces o Sub division Name x Net Area x Capacity assuming normal stocking numbers x Pig Spaces Optional Information You can specify additional barn details at any time including stage of production type of floor manure storage type of feeder and or waterer used the ventilation system controller manufacture alarm type of loading chute etc Page 4 of 9 Barn La
4. ded feel free to make copies or use scratch paper Once you have completed the workbook please fax mail or scan and e mail it back to your PigCHAMP Sales Representative A Getting Started Session will NOT be scheduled until PigCHAMP has received your completed workbook Prior to the Getting Started session it is recommended you install and license the PigCHAMP program Please contact your PigCHAMP Sales Representative should you have any questions Page 2 of 9 Required Information How many Grow Finish farms do you currently have in operation What is the last day of your reporting week ex Sunday through Saturday For each operational farm please provide the following Farm Code up to 4 alpha numeric characters Farm Name Farm Type select one _ Sow Reproductive Farm C Grow Finish Farm _ Farrow to Finish Farm Units of Measure select one _ Imperial Ibs tons sq ft _ Metric kg tones sq m Currency select one L US Dollars USD _ Mexican Peso MXN L Spanish Peseta ESP L Canadian Dollars CAD L Brazilian Real BRL C British Pounds GBP C Euro EUR Optional Information Contact Info Farm Address Farm Owner Country Phone Address Manager State Province Phone Zip Postal Code Email Fax Number Company Info Users have the choice of creating a Company s that individual farms woul
5. ion Ration Starting Weight Starting Weight Consumption Rate Consumption Rate Target Feed Conversion Ratio Target Feed Conversion Ratio OR OR Days on Feed Days on Feed Starting Age Starting Age Ration Ration Number of Days Number of Days Consumption Rate Consumption Rate Target Feed Conversion Ratio Target Feed Conversion Ratio OR OR Consumed per Pig Consumed per Pig Starting Age Starting Age Ration Ration Total Ibs kg consumed pig Total Ibs kg consumed pig Consumption Rate Consumption Rate Target Feed Conversion Ratio Target Feed Conversion Ratio Optional Information A medication budget can be created and applied to a feed budget at any time Creating a Medications Budget a specific medication s that is applied directly to the feed Medication Budget Name Feed Budget Medications added to the feed O O O Page 8 of 9 Lookup items can be added edited or disabled at any time however a few categories should be considered during the setup process They are as follows Medications gt These items provide information on vaccinations or medications administered to pigs You can select administration methods define units of measurement and record withdrawal regulations for domestic and export markets It is important to review the default units of measurement i e grams cc s etc if the desired un
6. it is not selected prior to a medication event it will display as unknown Operators gt The names in this list represent production staff on the farm and used to identify who was responsible for specific events Expenses gt These items refer to any expenses a cohort of pigs may incur There are several default expenses including electricity labor LP gas vet services water Expenses can be associated with an expense category and can be incurred on a specific date or over a period of time External Farms gt This list identifies alternate farms in which young pigs are purchase from or sold too Packers amp Buyers gt This list indicates the locations in which finished hogs are sold too Feed Companies gt This list represents those who supply feed to the operation If you grind your own feed be sure to include your own farm Optional Information Additional categories include genetics and genetics companies environmental measurements veterinarian companies and the individual vet barn alarms suppliers and transportation Page 9 of 9
7. yout amp Pig Flow Diagram This step is very important to PigCHAMP it helps us understand your barn flow and how the animals move from one barn and or sub division to the next We cannot schedule a Getting Started Session without this diagram Use the chart below to draw your barn s layout from an aerial view include any office space feed room storage etc Record all measurements of the buildings perimeter If your barn is split into pens remember to include the size of each individual pen Page 5 of 9 Required Information How many total bins do you have In order to deliver feed to an individual barn and or sub division a bin must be created For each operational bin or feed storage unit please provide the following Bin Name Bin Capacity Which Barn or Sub division group is the bin assigned to O O O Bin Name Bin Capacity Which Barn or Sub division group is the bin assigned to O O O Although not required it is HIGHLY recommended you work with your nutritionist to figure out the best measurement for your farm The PigCHAMP Grow Finish program includes a default growth curve Growth Curve Name Sex Choose one of the following C Mixed O Barrow C Gilt Associated Age Weight breaks for your Grow Curve o Age Weight o Age
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