Optiweigh

Optiweigh Insights: Producers, can you afford a surprise weigh gain result? Bill Mitchell's latest insight. It’s the season for oats and fodder crops in Australia, while in southern areas there are plenty of people feeding drought rations. With this in mind we thought it was time to highlight the risk of getting a bad outcome from these expensive exercises. ????????????? You’ve made significant investments in fodder crops or feedlot rations, all with one clear goal in mind: hitting those weight gain targets for your livestock. But what happens if those targets aren’t met? That moment of disappointment can be financially devastating, especially when you’ve poured resources into feed. This is where regular weight monitoring becomes essential—it’s the proactive step that keeps you ahead of the game. Weight gain isn’t guaranteed, no matter how carefully you plan your feeding strategy. Livestock weight can be impacted by a range of unpredictable factors, like feed quality, genetics, and environmental conditions. Without regular weighing, you’re left guessing whether your investment in feed is delivering the results you need. And by the time you discover underperformance, it’s already too late—your profits have taken the hit. Optiweigh changes this by offering a smarter solution. As a cutting-edge remote weighing system, Optiweigh provides you with real-time weight data, allowing you to make informed decisions on the go. If weight monitoring reveals that growth is lagging, you can adjust feed strategies early to keep your cattle on track for their weight goals. Even during drought feeding, when the aim may simply be maintaining weight, Optiweigh ensures you’re not wasting resources through overfeeding. This insight helps you achieve better feed efficiency and keeps your operation running profitably. Now, you might wonder—how does the cost of Optiweigh stack up? At $17,500, it’s an investment worth considering when weighed against the risks of underperforming weight gain or wasted feed. Feedlot rations can cost anywhere between $300–$500 per tonne, while growing fodder crops involves substantial expenses for irrigation, fertilizers, and labor. If your livestock fall short of weight targets—or if overfeeding eats into your drought strategy—the financial loss could easily surpass the cost of this reliable weighing system. Optiweigh isn’t just an expense; it’s a critical tool for livestock success. By providing accurate weight data, it helps you keep track of progress, maximize feed efficiency, and achieve weight gain targets with confidence. It’s your safeguard against unexpected surprises and a way to make every dollar spent on feed count. So, instead of asking whether you can afford Optiweigh, the real question is—how much are you willing to risk without it? If you’d like to know more or talk to one of our team about Optiweigh and the advantages it could offer on your farm contact us at https://lnkd.in/gMTGE33g