Product Spotlight | LIVESTOCK / CATTLE SCALES

To have successful herd management, producers rely on accurate livestock weighing. Cattle and livestock scales provide vital information related to animal health, weight gain tracking, medication dosage and feed efficiency. This data helps producers make timely, informed decisions that impact both short- and long-term productivity. Certified scales also offer the precision needed for legal trade and fair transactions, especially when animals are sold by weight.

Whether portable or permanent, automatic or manual, these systems support daily operations while improving safety, animal handling and overall efficiency.

• SLV

• W-0 Weigh System Package

The Gallagher W-0 Weigh System Package includes a scale head, 5,500-pound load bars and an aluminum alleyway platform designed for livestock weighing. The system connects via Bluetooth to the Gallagher Animal Performance app or other compatible software, enabling weight data to be sent directly to a mobile device.

Its weather-resistant housing and backlit LED screen support visibility in various outdoor conditions. The scale features an interface with large buttons for ease of use and offers both automatic and manual weight lock modes. The internal rechargeable battery provides up to 30 hours of cordless operation. Heavy-duty loadbar connectors help maintain stable connections between components.

The package can be installed permanently with mounting hardware or used as a portable setup, allowing flexibility depending on farm requirements. The system is suited for tracking animal weights to support health monitoring and growth management across different livestock operations.

Gallagher | am. gallagher. com

The RoughDeck SLV Single Animal Livestock Scale is constructed with mild steel and features a rigid structural frame and diamond treadplate deck, designed for regular use in farm environments. It accommodates various livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, hogs and horses.

The scale includes four adjustable stainless steel Surefoot support feet to maintain stability on uneven ground. Equipped with four alloy steel load cells, it provides timely and accurate weight measurements. The system features a NEMA Type 4X stainless steel junction box and a SURVIVOR EL147HE load cell cable built to withstand harsh conditions, including moisture and corrosion.

The SLV scale can be customized for retrofit or specialized applications, allowing flexibility for different operational needs. Its design supports efficient weighing processes and durable performance, making it suitable for farms requiring reliable animal weight measurement.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems | www. ricelake. com

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