Thanks, this is helpful. I guess I’d wonder how much room there is to optimize here, e.g. how much feed is left uneaten over the whole cycle.
For example, a lower mortality rate already means less feed per kg of product.
This particular example could actually be a good thing. It would mean fewer animals harmed per kg of product, and presumably higher average welfare, too, if mortality rates are lower. I suppose it’s possible it could decrease costs enough to actually mean more animals farmed, though.
Thanks, this is helpful. I guess I’d wonder how much room there is to optimize here, e.g. how much feed is left uneaten over the whole cycle.
This particular example could actually be a good thing. It would mean fewer animals harmed per kg of product, and presumably higher average welfare, too, if mortality rates are lower. I suppose it’s possible it could decrease costs enough to actually mean more animals farmed, though.