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Studies have shown that, on average, calves gain around 676 g per day during the first few days of life. However, the operational fluctuations are impressive. The daily weight gain ranges between 438 and 1,002 g. It is also a fact that the faster the calves gain weight, the lower is the age at first calving and the higher the lifetime milk yield. Track the weight gain of your calves both via the automatic feeder and the CalfCloud and feed them individually: you can adapt the feeding plan to the needs of your animals based on their weight development. In addition, the drinking phase can be initiated automatically when a target weight is reached.

AUTOMATIC WEIGHT CONTROL WHILE DRINKING.
The electronic front leg animal scale is simply integrated into the feeding station and automatically records the weight during feeding. It is suitable for calves weighing up to 200 kg. Thanks to the extended stand area, it can be used flexibly for calves of different ages – even larger calves have enough space. The low entrance makes it easy for the animals to step onto the scale. All corners and edges are rounded to prevent injuries. The base of the calf scale is non-slip and easy to clean. The front leg scale can be used on both the calf feeder and the concentrate feeder.
the advantages of the front leg scale at a glance:
- Automatic, daily weighing of all calves in the feeding station
- Best overview of weight trends
- Individual animal watering depending on the weight gain
- Increasing animal comfort
- Easy mounting
