Cattlesoft is pleased to announce the launch of The CattleScales.com Online Store, the only online store dedicated to helping ranchers better manage their cattle through better weighing. The Store offers a full line of Tru-Test weigh scale indicators, load bars, and platforms. Also available are Allflex Electronic ID readers for connecting to scale indicators for seamless EID integration as well as CattleMax cattle software for herd management.

Weighing is one of the three key components of a complete cattle management system, which also includes cattle identification and cattle records. With the launch of CattleScales.com, Cattlesoft is able to offer a complete solution through it’s CattleMax software, CattleTags.com Ear Tags Store, and CattleScales.com Scales Store.

Choosing the right weighing solution is essential, so it’s important for you to choose the right set of scales for the weighing needs.

The first question in determining the right weigh scale setup is centered around how cattle will be weighed – in a permanent location such as under a squeeze chute or in a portable setting such as an alley.

In addition to determining how cattle will be weighed, it is essential to determine how to record the weights and any additional information. Some scale indicators simply offer a display output, meaning the weight needs to be recorded on paper or manually entered into a herd management software. Other scale indicators offer a memory which can store weights and additional information in the field for later downloading to spreadsheet or herd management software.

Finally some scale indicators allow for real-time connections directly between the scale indicator and cattle software for instant recording of weights as cattle are weighed.

Since CattleMax integrates with many weigh scales, we are often asked for our recommendations and the answer is always “it depends on your operation.” To help you answer this question, we have created a “Guide to Buying Cattle Scales” that helps you identify the three key questions to answer before selecting the right indicator, load bars, and platform for your operation.

For more information, visit CattleScales.com.