With bull sale season in full swing, accurate weight data is more important than ever. The StrongBó Auto Weigher, available from Gallagher, delivers reliable insights without the usual stress, time, and labour. It transforms any paddock into a weigh station, giving farmers confidence in their cattle’s performance.

Animals are naturally drawn onto the weighing platform by an attractant in the integrated trough, such as molasses or a salt block. An EID tag reader identifies each animal, and a partial weight is captured and converted into full body weight using a specially developed algorithm. The data is automatically sent to the cloud, allowing farmers to view individual weights and analyse growth trends in real time.

Marie Fitzpatrick from Timperlea Angus, near Oxford, has been trialling the system as part of the Weight Worth Watching campaign and is already seeing results:

“It’s been pretty exciting to get the average daily gains and watch how regularly they’re using it. The accuracy of the algorithm has been impressive, only 4kg out from the yard weight.”

Consistent monitoring reveals more than just livestock performance – it can guide pasture management decisions for optimal health and productivity. As Marie notes:

“Using it long term, you could start to use the average daily gain trends to see if the pasture is dull, if they’ve stopped gaining weight on that block.”

And because the Auto Weigher is portable and quick to set up, it’s easy to move between paddocks, keeping the data flowing.

Every kilo counts at bull sales. Buyers expect consistent data, and vendors need to justify prices. The Auto Weigher provides trustworthy weight data without disrupting farm operations. With less stress on stock and fewer yarding sessions, staff can focus on other important tasks helping build a more efficient and productive farm.