Gallagher is excited to launch its “Guess the Weight” competition, timed with the Spring yearling bull sale season. This fun challenge gives New Zealand farmers the opportunity to put their weight estimation skills to the test. By guessing the weight of a yearling Angus bull from KayJay Angus, participants enter to win a Gallagher weighing solution valued at $5,000. More than just a competition, it serves to spotlight the vital role tracking liveweights plays in optimising animal performance and driving overall productivity.

Monitoring liveweights is essential for ensuring that animals reach their genetic potential, while also providing valuable data to inform key decisions around nutrition and health. The ability to accurately assess an animal’s weight impacts feed efficiency, growth rates, and the overall well-being of livestock. Despite this, many farmers either do not weigh their animals or do so infrequently, relying instead on estimation, which can be less precise. Through this competition, Gallagher aims to emphasise the importance of moving beyond guesswork and adopting a more accurate, data-driven approach to animal management.

Gallagher’s partnership with Raising the Steaks reflects our broader mission to support farmers in optimising their operations. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, Raising the Steaks is designed as collaborative space for the New Zealand beef farming community to connect with peers and share valuable tools, knowledge, and insights from industry experts.

The programme focuses on a range of critical topics, including sustainable farming practices, improving genetics, and the role of technology. By equipping farmers with the latest insights Raising the Steaks aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in the beef industry. As New Zealand’s beef producers face increasing challenges, from market fluctuations to the impacts of climate change, educational initiatives like this are vital for ensuring long-term success.

So, why not take a guess? Be the first to guess the correct weight, and you could walk away with a Gallagher weighing solution worth $5,000! Have a go and see how close your guess comes to the real weight, visit https://am.gallagher.com/en-NZ/Promotions/Guess-the-weight.