Manual/automatic animal scales
Reliable weighing – not to be taken lightly
Thanks to the efficient analysis enabled by big data and innovative control technology, automatic animal-weighing solutions with the subsequent sorting process offer a more comprehensive overview. These solutions prove particularly valuable with larger animal populations – whether during or after fattening – as they save a lot of time and greatly increase efficiency.
The core element is a scale integrated into the platform or belt, which is positioned in the animals’ path so as to be unavoidable. When an animal walks over it, its weight is recorded automatically and saved in a program on the control unit, where the data is gathered before being sent to a central control system. The collected data can be used to organise individual, needs-based feeding, determine any necessary additives, sort the animals by weight, and ultimately remove them for slaughter.
A tool for automatic sorting of the animals is required for this. This is used to record certain characteristics of the animals – such as their size, weight, colour or pattern – and make a classification in line with predefined criteria. Based on these criteria, the animals can then be sorted into various categories or groups. The feeding strategy, health management and logistics planning undergo continuous improvement.
In conclusion
Animal scales, whether manual or automatic, offer many advantages in modern animal husbandry. Efficient weighing, automatic sorting and precise data analysis allow you to run your farm more efficiently while greatly improving animal welfare. State-of-the-art control technology and precise weighing systems make animal scales an indispensable tool for modern farms.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency: Automatic weighing and sorting reduce workload and can even render some processes unnecessary, thus greatly increasing efficiency.
- Saved time: Fast, precise weighing and sorting save valuable time, especially with larger populations.
- Real-time data management: The collected data enables improved monitoring, checks and management of livestock in real time.
- Precision: Technologies such as cameras and sensors enable precise weighing and weight classification of the animals, thus minimising errors and allowing more effective management.
- Improved animal welfare: Identification of sick or injured animals and weight-adjusted feeding greatly improve animal welfare.
- Flexible and scalable: The solutions can be used in farms of any size and are suitable for both small and large animal populations.
- Low construction costs: Modern technologies such as animal scales reduce construction costs compared to traditional fattening pens.
Features
Automatic weighing:
Using integrated weighing systems, the animals’ weights are recorded automatically and stored in a central control system.
Automatic sorting:
Animals who reach slaughter weight are automatically selected, thus optimising the operational process.
Precise data analysis:
The collected data enables individual, needs-based feeding and efficient logistics planning.
Durable technology:
The animal scales are made with durable materials which can even withstand the demanding conditions in barns.
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