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Accurate animal weight measurement is one of the most important aspects of modern livestock management. Whether you're raising beef cattle, dairy cows, or sheep, having precise weight data helps you make critical decisions related to feed programs, veterinary care, market timing, and breeding schedules. With the Livestock Scale from Massive Weighing, farmers can achieve dependable, stress-free, and repeatable weighing results across various animal types and sizes.
This blog will walk you through the process of accurately weighing cattle and sheep, highlighting key techniques, preparation tips, and how the right equipment from Massive Weighing makes all the difference.
Understanding the weight of your livestock is essential for:
Monitoring growth performance
Administering accurate medication dosages
Optimizing feeding strategies
Determining sale readiness
Complying with industry regulations
Inaccurate readings can result in financial losses, poor animal health outcomes, and inefficient farm management. That's why using a specialized livestock scale—not a general-purpose platform—is crucial.
Massive Weighing's Livestock Scale is purpose-built for rugged agricultural environments. Available in both carbon steel and stainless steel options, these scales feature anti-slip platforms, motion compensation technology, and customizable gates or cages. Designed for large cattle and small ruminants alike, they combine accuracy, durability, and ease of use for stress-free animal weighing.
Before you begin, make sure your livestock scale is suited for the specific animals you're weighing:
For Cattle: Use a heavy-duty platform with reinforced gates and a large weighing area (minimum 2m x 1m), with a weight capacity of up to 3000 kg.
For Sheep: Use a smaller platform or crate scale with secure side rails or a pen. A 500–1000 kg capacity model is often sufficient.
Massive Weighing offers fully customizable scale sizes and enclosures to match your livestock’s size and temperament.
Animals are sensitive to stress. Place the scale in a quiet, familiar area—preferably along a well-used path or inside a handling chute. Avoid noisy, unfamiliar environments that might cause panic or erratic behavior.
Massive Weighing's Livestock Scale features a low-profile, anti-slip tread plate, which makes it easy and safe for animals to step onto without hesitation.
Before weighing, ensure the scale is properly calibrated:
Use the zero/tare function to eliminate any additional weight (e.g., the crate or gates).
Make sure the scale is level and placed on a solid, stable surface.
Massive Weighing's digital indicators come with auto-zero tracking and overload protection, ensuring consistent calibration with minimal effort.
Use calm, steady movements and guiding tools like sorting panels or paddles to direct the animal. For cattle, walk them into the scale platform with the rear gate closed once they're fully on. For sheep, use a secure crate or pen enclosure to prevent movement or escape.
Do not rush the animal or shout, as this could cause resistance or inaccurate readings due to excessive movement.
Once the animal is standing still, the scale will automatically stabilize the reading. Massive Weighing's livestock scales feature dynamic weighing filters that reduce errors caused by slight movement or shifting weight.
Once stabilized:
Read the weight from the backlit digital display
Press the print or store button if connected to a recording system
Log the weight manually or via a data transfer system (USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi, depending on configuration)
After weighing, gently open the front gate (if equipped) or guide the animal back off the platform. Repeat the process with the next animal. If weighing a group, sanitize or clean the platform periodically to maintain hygiene, especially between species.
Massive Weighing's livestock scale surfaces are easy to clean and corrosion-resistant, ensuring safe and sanitary conditions even with frequent use.
Weigh your animals at the same time of day, preferably before feeding or after milking, to reduce fluctuations due to feed or water intake.
Weighing similar animals together allows for more meaningful comparison and growth tracking. For example, compare the weight gain of calves born in the same month or sheep from the same breed.
Massive Weighing offers models with data output ports, allowing farmers to send weight data to:
Herd management software
Excel sheets
Mobile apps
RFID systems
This makes record-keeping and trend analysis seamless.
The scales feature animal-motion filtering, anti-slip surfaces, and intuitive interfaces—designed specifically for weighing livestock, not just general freight.
With IP65/IP67 waterproof indicators and rust-resistant frames, these scales perform reliably in barns, fields, or open-air environments.
From cattle and buffalo to goats and sheep, Massive Weighing offers tailor-made solutions to fit your herd’s exact needs.
With over two decades of expertise, Massive Weighing is a recognized leader in the agricultural weighing industry. Our livestock scales are trusted by farmers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Accurate livestock weighing isn't just a task—it's a strategic advantage. With the right tools, you can optimize animal health, improve farm efficiency, and maximize profitability. The Livestock Scale from Massive Weighing is designed to give you confidence in every reading, whether you're managing 20 sheep or 200 cattle.
If you're ready to modernize your weighing process with a durable, precise, and user-friendly solution, choose Massive Weighing—where innovation meets practicality.
Get in touch with us today to learn more about livestock scale options, customization, and expert support. Your animals deserve accuracy—and your farm deserves the Massive Weighing advantage.
