Weighing up the benefits for good data

At Tru-Test Group, they have been designing and manufacturing accurate, rugged weighing systems for more than 30 years.

On its own, weighing is a valuable addition to any farming operation.

The emergence of electronic identification (EID) allows farmers to go further by maximising the potential of the weigh data for decision making and is the core tracking technology for animal trace-ability schemes.

“Accordingly, our offering includes award winning weigh scale indicators, EID readers and weighing accessories that add value to our customer’s lives,” a Tru-Test spokesman said.

“Our MiHub livestock management software ensures you are getting the most out of your data.”

By using Tru-Test’s weighing and EID solutions, farmers like Georgina Gubbins, Greenwald, in south-west Victoria, are able to maximise the value of their livestock.

Ms Gubbins has more than 20 years experience producing Angus cattle and composite prime lambs on her family farm.

She believes in the power and benefit of technological advances in the ag industry and has implemented the process of weighing, EID, and data collection on her property ‘Maneroo’.

“When you have the right gear, it’s all done in the yards,” Ms Gubbins said.

“Our data goes straight from the indicator via Bluetooth to the software program on the laptop at home.

“The beauty of the two talking with each other is that I don’t have to do a thing besides analyse it.”

Collecting data with the Tru-Test XR5000 indicator means that when Ms Gubbins needs to find more detail for a particular animal, she can easily pull up each one individually on the laptop while out in the yards.

“I cannot praise Tru-Test enough for their level of after sales support - it is second to none,” Ms Gubbins said..

During June and July, with every new qualifying Tru-Test purchase, they are offering an opportunity to trade in any livestock weigh indicator or EID equipment to receive an added bonus.