Performance Testing
Manual methods of tracking individual feed intake and daily growth of small livestock animals often results in skewed data and wasted labor. Automatically collect real-world, commercially-realistic data with the original performance testing system available only from Osborne. FIRE fully automates the measurement of individual daily feed consumption and other performance characteristics in groups of pigs, sheep, and goats.
About
For more than three decades, FIRE (Feed Intake Recording Equipment) has remained the acknowledged standard in performance testing by leading genetics companies and universities all around the world. The system reliably automates the measurement of individual daily feed intake and other performance metrics of growing animals housed in commercially-realistic groups. Testing the effects of genetic, feed, pharmaceutical or environmental changes is done automatically with real-time data collection, providing the maximum amount of data for educated genetic and management decision making.
With thousands of units in use all over the world, Osborne’s expertise in performance testing with the proven FIRE system is unsurpassed. And now, for the first time ever, the FIRE technology is available for nursery-sized animals in Osborne’s new SaFIRE (Small Animal Feed Intake Recording Equipment) system.
IDENTIFY SUPERIOR ANIMALS
TEST FEED & FEED ADDITIVES
ELIMINATE BIAS & ERRORS
REDUCE TESTING LABOR
FIRE
Each FIRE (Feed Intake Recording Equipment) single-space feeder serves about 12 to 15 finishing animals without measurable feed restriction. Special algorithms and an automatic calibration method allows the trough to remain accessible at all times to accurately simulate commercial production.
SaFIRE
Like FIRE, the SaFIRE (Small Animal Feed Intake Recording Equipment) system serves 12 to 15 pigs, but is specifically designed for nursery-sized animals up to about 23 kg (50 lbs.). SaFIRE’s new technology leverages the proven accuracy of FIRE, allowing critical data collection for small animals for the first time ever.
Literature
FIRE Pig Performance Testing Informational Brochure: English | Spanish | Portuguese | Russian
FIRE Performance Testing for Sheep and Goats Informational Brochure: English
FIRE Frequently Asked Questions: English | Spanish | Russian
Benefits of FIRE: English
Accuracy & Precision of FIRE Pig Performance Testing Feeder: English | Russian
Technical Note: Using FIRE to Improve Feed Ration Plans: English
SaFIRE New Product Introduction: English
Introducing SaFIRE Email Campaign: English
Research
Abstract: Using sentinel pens with performance testing equipment as a tactical management tool: English
Feed Intake Pattern of Group-Housed Growing-Finishing Pigs Monitored Using a Computerized Feed Intake Recording System: English
Effects of Feed Type, Space Allowance, and Mixing on the Growth Performance and Feed Intake Pattern of Growing Pigs: English
Monitoring Growth and Statistical Variation of Grow-Finish Swine: English
Feeding Behavior of Yorkshire Pigs Selected for Residual Feed Intake: English
Press Releases
PIC Expands Use of FIRE System to new Genetic Nucleus: English | Chinese
PIC Australia Installs FIRE System: English | Chinese
Chinese Feed Company Invests in Research Technology: English
Large Chinese Pig Producing Company Expands Use of Performance Testing Equipment: English
