Weighing scale: calibration for reliable records
A weighing scale is the instrument that measures live weight or feed amounts in kilograms. Regular zero checks and checks against a known weight keep your weight records and ration amounts reliable.
How often should a livestock scale be checked?
Set the scale to zero before each use, check it against a known weight at a regular interval, and check it again after it has been moved or repaired. A reading is only as good as the calibration, and a small drift can throw off growth rates and dose calculations. Note which scale gave each weight, so readings from different scales stay apart. Write weights in kilograms, the standard SI unit.
Questions from the farm
Does a livestock scale need calibration?
Yes. Check it against a known weight at a regular interval and after any move or repair, so readings stay accurate.
How HerdMobile helps
Bring your animals, feed stocks and farm accounts together on your Android phone. HerdMobile keeps your daily work moving offline: record events, compare feed quantities and follow sales and payments in one place. Use your own feeds and herd information to prepare a ration, then keep a backup file under your control.
HerdMobile keeps every weight with its date and animal, so an odd reading can be traced back to the day it was taken and the scale you used.
