Benefits of weighing in with new technology
Built-in Bluetooth for wireless links to PDAs or EID readers facilitates quick access to previous weights and animal information at every weighing session, allowing better informed decisions.
O’Donovan Engineering have been dealers for TruTest weighing equipment in Ireland for 25 years, and Deirdre O’Donovan says, “We have noticed a huge increase in the number of people opting for weighing systems with data recording in the past few years.”
She says weighing is no longer about getting a weight, farmers are now using the systems as management tools to handle data recording.
“Those using weight recording and data logging have seen many improvements on the farm through using data available to them in a more structured way.
“Getting valuable, actionable insights from weight data has never been easier.
“Benefits include managing and identifying health issues in your herd which saves you valuable time and money.” Regular weighing of animals allows decisions to be made quickly and accurately. Weighing allows stock to be sold at the optimum weight grade, ensuring maximum profitability.
Dosages can be calculated accurately, minimising wastage, and saving money.
Reproductive performance is monitored quickly and effectively. Regular weighing of livestock allows sick or lame animals to be identified before it is too late.
Links to software systems such as ICBF, IFC/AgriNet and Kingswood have increased the benefits of weighing.
