A DT-500 is a new version of a data capture system supplied by Anitech Information Systems of Markham, Ontario. Anitech also supplies the Electronic Probes that are used by the Ontario Pork Grading Authority's Grading Technicians who grade hogs in the federally inspected plants. The DT-500 system has been installed in 6 of the largest pork plants in Ontario including Maple Leaf Pork, Conestoga Meat Packers, Morrison Meats, Weston Abattoir, Dougherty's Meats and Domingo Meat Packers. This new data collection system works well in conjunction with the electronic probe and scales to collect grading, weights and demerits in meat processing plants. The biggest selling feature of the DT-500 system, is the capacity for OPGA Grading Technicians to input a producer's individual herd health data.
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Dry cleaning of clothes is recommended. For more information contact your local CFIA office.