Description
Take your cattle management to the next level with the AgriEID DIY Livestock Scales—an affordable, precise, and portable weighing solution designed specifically for Small to Medium-sized (SME) cattle farmers. These scales make it easier to monitor herd health, optimize feed efficiency, and prepare livestock for market sales. Ideal for farmers who need a cost-effective yet accurate way to weigh cattle, the AgriEID DIY Livestock Scales are built for real-world farm conditions.
Key Benefits for SME Cattle Farmers:
- Precision Weighing : Highly accurate measurements ensure effective feed management and health monitoring.
- Affordable Solution : Priced to fit SME budgets, making advanced weighing technology accessible to smaller farms.
- Portable Design : Easily move the scales around your farm, perfect for locations with multiple enclosures.
- User-Friendly Software : Intuitive software for easy data tracking and analysis, helping farmers make data-driven decisions.
- Built for Tough Conditions : Made from aircraft-grade aluminum, these durable scales are designed to withstand harsh farm environments.
Why Choose AgriEID DIY Livestock Scales?
- Accurate Weight Data for Better Decision-Making: Regular weighing helps detect health issues early, improving herd health and reducing vet costs. It also aids in selecting the best breeding stock, ensuring your herd's genetic quality improves over time.
- Optimize Feed Efficiency: Adjust feed ratios based on precise weight data to minimize waste and cut feed costs.
- Market Preparation: Accurate weights ensure you get fair market value for your cattle.
- Software for Smarter Farming: The included AgriEID software tracks weight trends and health indicators, providing valuable insights for herd management.
Video Demo of the Livestock Scales Kit
What's Included?
- Free AgriEID Lite Mobile App: Quickly collect weight data and export to CSV from any Android or iOS phone. No subscription fees.
- High Definition LCD Monitor: Stainless steel casing for durability, with rapid animal weight display.
- Advanced Average Weight Algorithm: Uses technology similar to commercial sale yard scales for incredible accuracy.
- Powerful Data Recording Software: Automatically calculates each animal's Average Daily Gain (ADG), identifying underperforming animals for on-the-spot treatment.
Easy Setup Guide
- Install: Place the scales in a convenient location on level ground.
- Calibrate: Follow the included instructions to ensure accuracy.
- Weigh Regularly: Establish a routine, such as weekly or monthly.
- Record Data: Use the AgriEID software to monitor weight trends.
- Maintain: Clean and recalibrate periodically for optimal performance.
Included are these Premium IP67 Components :
4 x 2250 kg heavy duty stainless steel load cells (IP67 rated)
4 x Threaded Mounting Brackets (bolt directly to crush frame)
4 x Sets of Bolts, Washers and Nuts
4 x Metal Spacers for Timber or Metal Platform
4 x Heavy Duty Height Adjustable Swivel Feet with Rubber Pads
1 x Premium Junction Box (Stainless Steel and Waterproof)
1 x Digital Weighing Indicator (Stainless Steel IP67) with 3.5m quick connect cable
1 x Indicator Operation Manual
1 x Installation Guide with Calibration Certificates
Video of what is included in the BOX :
Who Can Benefit?
- Small-Scale Farmers: Perfect for those who need an affordable and accurate livestock weighing solution.
- Commercial Breeders: Gain insights into the growth and health of breeding stock.
- Stock Agents: Portability allows you to weigh cattle at client sites.
Key Features Summary
- High Precision: Essential for monitoring cattle growth, feed management, and medication dosages.
- Affordable: Makes advanced technology accessible for all farm sizes.
- Portable: Easily move the scales wherever they're needed.
- User-Friendly Software: Track, analyze, and make informed decisions with ease.
- Durable: Built to last in even the toughest farm conditions.
Key Benefits of AgriEID Scales:
Online Auction Sales – Accurate weight data is crucial for informed purchasing decisions. | Optimize Weight Before Sale – Regular monitoring ensures cattle reach the market at their most profitable weight. | Accurate Medical Dosages – Precise measurements help determine the correct medication dosage. | Health Monitoring – Weight checks can signal illness or parasites. | Optimized Nutrition – Manage feed ratios effectively for healthy growth. | Breeding Management – Guide breeding decisions and cull poor genetics. | Profitability – Assess the returns on feed types and management. | Performance Tracking – Monitor progress and adjust practices as needed.
How the DIY Weigh System Works
These AgriEID Livestock Scales are a Heavy Duty (DIY) Solution. Easy to install and operate for all Cattle Crush sizes and designs.
This next generation livestock scale kit includes IP67 stainless steel load cells, stainless steel digital indicator, stainless steel IP67 junction box and double metal shield (stainless steel) PVC clear rodent proof quick connect cables.
This weighing solution is built tough and is easy to install onto any custom platform or cattle crush. Cattle crushes come in many different designs (platform or no platform) and varying sizes (width, gates, head bale etc).
Combine with our Livestock Management Software to measure average daily weight gain (ADG) with individual medical records and notes.
With the AgriEID software it is simple and easy to record each animals average daily weight gain (ADG) over time. As such you can identify poor performing animals as they are weighed in the crush and then administer medical booster treatments to improve their performance (oral drench, pour-on, multivitamins etc). Poor young cattle performance is less than 250 grams weight gain per day - good performance is 500g to 1.5kg per day. As you only need to treat the poor performers - you save big money on expensive products. By using our scales and software your herd weight prior to sale is maximised and improvements can be up to 30 percent per annum in total gross weight gains.
Animal average daily weight gains (ADG) can be easily tracked using the NLIS tag with an AgriEID NLIS Digital Smart Reader or simply use the animals visual tags.
Click here to view video demo's of all 12 modules in the AgriEID platform.
Our new mobile application can be used when internet access is not available - just sync to the cloud when internet access is next available and your records are automatically updated. (Demo below)
The Heavy Duty, Height Adjustable Load Cells (4) included with this system are made from solid stainless steel (IP67) with rubber non-slip pads that can be attached to any sized platform (timber / metal) or bolted under the cattle crush frame. (mounting brackets and spacers provided)
Connection of the 4 x Heavy Duty Load Cells to the Digital Weigh Indicator is simple - we provide detailed instructions (link below) and support to quickly get your cattle scales installed and operational in the yards.
Heavy duty double metal shield (stainless steel) clear PVC coated cables are provided in 2.5m and 3.5m lengths for the 4 load cells and a 3.5m cable for the indicator to junction box.
The digital weigh indicator includes a heavy duty rechargeable 6V battery so the scales can operate 100% remotely without 240v power for up to 5 days continuous usage on one fully charged battery cycle.
Please note : The aluminium platform is not included with these scale (see below for our DIY construction guide and how to order from your local engineering / fabrication company)
Download and print our FREE Platform Construction guides click here and here
Video Demo showing Scales Kit Installation
Construction of a Timber or Steel Platform.
A timber platform can be built if you do not have welding skills or access to a local engineering firm. We do recommend steel over timber construction as steel is more rigid and less likely to warp over time which can result in load cell errors. Please note a hard wood timber or steel platform will weigh 100kg + so they are heavy.
Platform Construction Guides click here and here
Installation Guide click here
Attach to base of Crush frame : We provide 4 x threaded base plates with heavy duty bolts so you can attached the feet to the base of the cattle crush frame. The average cattle crush weighs 500-1000kg so this system has plenty of capacity for the crush to be used as a permanent platform. The maximum capacity for the 4 load cells when installed is 4500kg so even with a 1000kg crush there is still 3500 kg capacity for weighing animals.
Why Purchase Digital Cattle Scales :
1. Weigh regularly to maximise profit
- Ensure animals are continually gaining weight
- Review the speed which animals are gaining weight
- Identify good performers and poor performers
2. Apply accurate treatment dosages
3. Identify and monitor sick animals
4. Ensure optimum weight is achieved prior to sale
Click here to view our detailed installation guide for this product. This is a DIY solution as it requires the 4 x load cell wires to be connected a junction box with a small screwdriver.
A heavy duty stainless steel digital weigh indicator with rechargeable 6V battery is included with a quick connect metal shield PVC cable- User Manual view here
Check out our Free Guide on how to build a aluminium platform (click here). We recommend aluminium construction from a local engineering / welding / fabrication firm - cost should only be $500 to $800 and take a few days to build.
We do not sell platforms for 3 main reasons : Each crush is constructed differently with unique measurements and requires a custom built platform to properly fit with no installation issues. Freight costs for a large metal platform would be cost prohibitive. We also like to support local rural businesses and the community.
THIS DIGITAL LIVESTOCK WEIGHING KIT INCLUDES 12 MONTHS FREE AGRIEID SOFTWARE INC (ADG) WEIGHT TRACKING
Click here to learn more about the AgriEID digital farm software and here for the mobile application. Click here to view video demo's of the AgriEID software platform.
The AgriEID platform provides a single pane of glass view of the entire farm and follows guidelines provided by the LPA for best practice and audit requirements.
Artificial Intelligence : Instantly optimise your livestock operation with our 24x7 Artificial Intelligence FARM AI chatbot module : click here for more information.
Annual income earning potential benchmarks - click here to view
Demo of Livestock Module with ADG in the AgriEID Cloud Application
For more info on AgriEID software click here (inc pricing). You can export all records to excel if you do not want to continue using the software after the free 12 month period.
Please note the AgriEID software is not required to operate the scales - it is simply a fantastic value added feature with powerful analytics developed to significantly increase your total weight production per annum.
In conclusion, the AgriEID DIY Livestock Scales are not just a tool but a game-changer in the world of cattle farming. They offer a blend of accuracy, affordability, and convenience that is unmatched in the market. Make the wise choice for your livestock operation today!
Elevate your livestock management to the next level with AgriEID DIY Livestock Scales. Purchase now to experience unparalleled precision, efficiency, and profitability in your cattle farming operations!
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Live demo of the Digital Farm Software in action :
Digital Farm System in action with Heavy Duty NLIS SMART Stick Scanner