PLT bunk management

The PLT Bunk Management System uses cameras and artificial intelligence to automate bunk reading, track feeding behavior, and recommend feed calls.

The system looks like this

Engineered for feedyard environments, it sends still images (not video) over WiFi to the cloud.  Each unit covers about 200 ft (30 m) of bunk line.

This is where it is installed outdoors

The system is solar powered. It takes 5 minutes to mount the camera unit and solar panel to a 15 ft post.

This is where it is installed indoors

The unit can be mounted to a rafter above the bunk.

This is what it does

The cameras take pictures every minute during the day, and every 15 minutes at night using IR illumination. Timing is automated based on the day of the year and each unit’s latitude.

This is what you see

The system is designed to display the metrics that drive your feeding program.

  • Customized homepage dashboard focused on your key decision-making drivers
  • Mobile view for fast decision making
  • Automated alerts to highlight pens going off program
  • Pen level details with real-time images
  • Powerful analytics and pre-formatted reports for deeper analysis

This is how it creates value

The PLT Bunk Management system takes the guesswork out of feed calling.  It provides the objective, 24-hour data you need to optimize feeding decisions.  It also uses the power of artificial intelligence to analyze hundreds of variables and make feeding recommendations based on your existing feeding strategy.  In customer trials, it has reduced volatility and increased feed efficiency well in excess of what the system costs.

Reduce Volatility

Increase Feed Efficiency

Improve intake

Automate Feed Calling

This is how it integrates with your existing management tools

Each night, the system automatically imports data from your feedyard management system, including Performance Livestock Analytics, Animal Health International, Micro Technologies, ITS, SSG Fusion, eLynx and many other in-house systems. PLT’s web services make it easy to export data to other systems.

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Ready to get started?

Schedule a call with one of our sales representatives to get a customized quote and product plan. We charge per-unit, per-month, with no up-front fees. Installation support, maintenance, and upgrades are included.