Overhead Sizing Integration for Poultry Processing Plants

Real-Time Yield Visibility and Grading Accuracy from Chiller to Line

CAT²’s Overhead Sizing Integration module connects directly with existing sizing and distribution systems—such as Marel, Meyn, or Foodmate—to capture real-time counts, weights, grades, and water pickup percentages for each bird entering and exiting the chiller. These data points support more accurate primary processing yield analysis and enable smart, automated decision-making at the line level. Seamlessly integrated with Live Bird Weighing (LBW) and Live Bird Receiving (LBR), this module creates a continuous chain of traceability from live haul through evisceration. Birds can be tracked back to their farm, flock, and load, giving operations managers visibility into upstream performance and its impact on downstream yield and product quality. With dynamic grading and lot-based performance data, your team can manage giveaway, adjust line conditions in real-time, and improve A-grade throughput—all with minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.

Key Benefits

• End-to-end traceability through the entire first processing chain
• Live grading and weight tracking by line, drop, and lot
• Automated separation of birds by grade and yield classification
• Integration with LBW and LBR for flock-level yield accountability
• Real-time insights into water pickup and yield loss/gain
• Enhances decision-making with accurate, integrated MES data

Core Features

• Captures weights, grades, and chiller pickup % in real-time
• Works with existing overhead sizing systems
• Supports yield reporting and performance benchmarking
• Links to farm, flock, and live haul data for upstream traceability
• Enables dynamic responses to quality or efficiency variances