Livestock scales

Digital scales are available in a host of shapes, sizes, designs and models and are not very expensive to purchase either. The sizes of scales can vary between large, medium, mini or pocket sizes. Among the different types of scales, baby, food, metal, medicine, and livestock scales feature prominently. Some of the scales, though cheap can calculate the nutritional value of food. Some scales are meant to weigh and count currency. Thus scales can be single purpose minded or multi purpose too.

Because digital scales are finding great popularity for themselves and fast replacing the mechanical scales, the number of different brands of digital scales are rapidly increasing too. The manufacturers, both established brands as well as new entrants to the field are all aiming to satisfy their customers, increase profit and increase productivity. Price reductions are therefore rampant and competition among the brands exists, making it conducive for general customers.

All digital scales available in the markets will have all the features associated with digital scales, but the cheaper ones might not function accurately, or may be of an inferior quality. The difference in quality between branded and non branded scales is a decisive factor for most customers. Tanita, Ohaus and Acculab rate highly in the customers' minds as far as trust in a brand is concerned. Also these three companies are particularly reliable if one is looking for cheap scales of reasonable quality. Priced at around 60-70 dollars, these scales are cheap yet more reliable and efficient than other cheap scales.

Yet another way of buying cheap, reliable scales would be to do so over the internet. But do check whether such digital scales are of the brands that you want, or whether they are copies. Before completing financial transactions upon delivery of the scales, do check that they are functioning properly.

Digital scales will be a huge aid to farmers in mainly three ways:

Will help improve the reproductive performance of heifers, by making sure that they reach target mating weights.

Will help them determine to sell prime cattle at the profitable weight grades.

Will therefore ensure that they get a fair price for the cattle.

Types of livestock scales:

Versatile design- The end gates which open out wide gives unrestricted access. Portable, for the folding ramps lock on to the frames easily. There is the option of buying the scale platform separately, to attach to your custom-built pen.

Built tough - built almost entirely of steel and are therefore well protected against dust and moisture.

Two sizes - The larger size is meant for cattle, while the smaller ones weigh hogs and sheep.

Accurate Weigh Bar - The patented system helps in canceling out side, end and torsional forces, to provide the most accurate measurement of the downward weight. Because of the electronic nature of the device, it is able to maintain a standard accuracy, despite changes in temperature.

Microprocessor based indicators - The easy to read indicators offer options like remote display, computer interface and plug in printers if required.