Livestock operations face many challenges:
- Competition for land, energy and water
- Pushes for increased production and higher productivity
- Waste reduction and process improvement initiatives
As a result, livestock production is becoming more sophisticated than ever. Innovations in feed, health, genetics and breeding are allowing more cost-effective operations on a larger scale. J.A. King can help livestock producers collect data, monitor waste and ensure operational efficiency.
From inbound truck scales weighing feed and other raw materials to hopper scales to temperature monitoring systems, J.A. King has you covered for new products. And anything we sell, we can calibrate, ensuring your equipment is reading correctly no matter how harsh the environment.
J.A. King can also help you turn your measurement data into actionable production information with a custom engineering solution. Whether it’s weight, temperature, pressure or another parameter, our engineering team designs easy-to-use solutions perfectly tailored to your particular needs.
Providing Tangible Value
- Improve Efficiency in your Feed: Dispense the optimal amount of feed using highly accurate scales
- Improve Accuracy of your Weighments: Regular calibration and repair help ensure your animal weights are right every single time
- Reduce Waste: Use only the correct amount of feed and supplements that you need
Products for livestock producers
Reliable, tough and accurate products for data collection and analysis
Services for livestock production operations
Make sure your equipment is up, running and measuring accurately
Livestock Industry Resources
Take a look at all the livestock industry resources from the experts at Cross.
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When looking at the true cost of equipment ownership there are many factors to take into consideration. Throughout this series of articles, we are taking a look at these factors and how they pertain to equipment such as scales and weighing systems. With over 75 years of experience in calibration and repair, at J.A. King, …
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When looking at the true cost of equipment ownership there are many factors to take into consideration. Throughout this series of articles, we are taking a look at these factors and how they pertain to equipment such as scales and weighing systems. With over 75 years of experience in calibration and repair, at J.A. King, …
When looking at the true cost of equipment ownership there are many factors to take into consideration. Throughout this series of articles, we are taking a look at these factors and how they pertain to measurement equipment. With over 75 years of experience in calibration and repair, at J.A. King, we’ve seen it all. In …
Livestock Industry News and Events
Take a look at all the livestock industry news and events from Cross’s providers.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems Resource Industrial equipment can be a big investment, and what you purchase can have a lasting effect on you bottom
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