Figure 1From: Minimizing the number of origins in batches of weaned calves to reduce their risks of developing bovine respiratory diseasesSchematic representation of two successive assignments performed by the algorithm. During the assignment #1, the largest batch is larger than the largest producer, so the algorithm selects a set of two producers (of sizes 5 and 3). During the assignment #2, the largest producer is larger than the largest batch, so the algorithm selects a set of two batches (of sizes 4 and 3). The updated producer and batch lists at the end of the assignment #1 is used as the input of the assignment #2.Back to article page