Many issues can arise regarding getting accurate weights for your animals. Weighing livestock comes with various challenges, as animals can react in unpredictable ways. However, you can simplify the weighing process with the correct livestock weighing scale from Accurate Scale. Moreover, there are a few best practices our team at Accurate Scale recommends you follow to get the best weight measurement reading possible. Continue reading to learn more about livestock weighing scale best practices!
Invest in the Right Scale
Finding the correct livestock weighing scale can be challenging. Several factors can influence the type of livestock scale you’ll need, including scale size, weight capacity, the environment, portability, and more. At Accurate Scale, our team is here to help you find the correct livestock weighing scale for your operations. Regardless of the type of livestock, you’ll be weighing; we have the livestock weighing scales you need to ensure accurate measurements. We can offer livestock weight scales that are certified legal for trade, and we have inventory in both mobile and permanent models. If you need help determining which livestock weighing scale would best benefit your operation, let the Accurate Scale team help you!
Ensure Proper Installation
Once you’ve found the right livestock weighing scale for your needs, the next essential step is to ensure it is correctly installed. Proper installation is crucial as it can impact the accuracy of your scale. If you’ve interested in a permanent livestock weighing scale, you’ll need to find a stable, flat surface to secure it to. While portable livestock scales will also require a smooth surface, they can easily be adjusted if installation issues arise.
After installing your livestock weighing scale, you’ll also need to ensure that the load cells are placed correctly. Misaligned load cells can also lead to inaccurate weight results. In addition, ensuring your livestock can only reach your livestock scale when necessary is essential, as interference can also impact your results. However, if you need assistance installing your livestock weighing scale, Accurate Scale is here to help!
Prioritize the Animal’s Comfort and Safety
One of the best ways to get the most out of your livestock weighing scale is to ensure that your animals are as comfortable as possible. If livestock is stressed while getting weighed, it can lead to difficulties holding them still and may affect your measurement results. Not to mention, if your livestock is constantly stressed, it can lead to weight loss due to anxiety and other health issues, which can impact your bottom line. In addition, it’s vital to ensure your livestock are safe while on the scale. Slips, trips, or thrashing in the scale can lead to severe injuries to the animal and your employees. So take precautions to ensure your livestock weighing scale is safe and secure.
Remember Routine Maintenance!
On top of the above best practices, routine maintenance is one of the most important things to stay on top of. Over time, livestock weighing scales will require recalibration and maintenance due to regular wear and tear. Our team at Accurate Scale can assist you with your livestock scale maintenance needs. We can check the mounts and load cells to ensure they are damage free and perform recalibration to ensure your scale is always accurate. In addition to routine maintenance, it’s essential to regularly clear your livestock scale of debris. By keeping up with regular maintenance, repair, and recalibration, your livestock weighing scale could last you for years!
Livestock Weighing Scales from Accurate Scale
Accurate Scale has you covered when you need durable, high-quality livestock weighing scales! As your 100% Canadian manufacturer and distributor of weight measurement solutions, Accurate Scale is here to ensure you receive fair value for your livestock. In addition to livestock scales, we also offer scale software, portable truck scales, counting scales and a range of scale services!
Ready to learn more about our inventory of livestock scales? Contact Accurate Scale today!