Learn how livestock weighing apps work
With the advancement of technology in the field, many cattle farmers are finding more practical ways to optimize the management of their herds. One example of this is the applications developed to weigh cattle using only a cell phone, eliminating the need for physical scales or complex structures on the properties.
These apps use artificial intelligence, smartphone cameras and measurement algorithms to estimate the weight of animals accurately and practically. This allows farmers to monitor the evolution of their herd, make better business decisions and save time and money on management.
Advantages of Applications
Savings on equipment
By using an application to weigh cattle, the farmer eliminates the need to invest in physical scales, metal structures and constant equipment maintenance, reducing considerable operating costs.
Agility in handling
With just a few clicks on your cell phone, you can weigh several animals in sequence, without the need for transportation or restraint. This makes the process much faster and less stressful for the herd.
Ease of use
The apps are designed to be intuitive and accessible. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and capture an image or video of your pet to get an estimated weight in seconds.
Integration with rural management
In addition to weighing, many apps offer extra features such as animal registration, weighing date, daily weight gain calculation, reports and integration with other farm management systems.
Technological precision
Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, applications are increasingly accurate, with a very small margin of error, allowing for reliable decisions in livestock management.
Mobility and practicality
You can weigh animals anywhere on the farm, with or without internet, depending on the app. This brings freedom and convenience to your day-to-day farm life.
Detailed reports
The data collected by the apps generates personalized graphs and reports that help monitor the evolution of the herd and plan actions based on real information.
Common questions
The app uses the phone's camera to capture images or videos of the animal. From these images, artificial intelligence algorithms calculate body measurements and estimate weight based on pre-trained models.
Yes. Although it does not replace certified scales, the most modern applications offer high accuracy, with very low error margins, which is sufficient for use in management decisions and growth monitoring.
It depends on the app. Some work completely offline, while others require a connection to process cloud data. Always check the app requirements on the Play Store.
Most apps are trained with data from several common breeds in Brazil, but accuracy may vary slightly depending on the type of animal. Some tools allow customization or adaptation according to the herd.
You can find cattle weighing apps directly on the Play Store by searching for “weigh cattle with cell phone” or “cattle scale app”. Read the reviews and ratings to choose the most suitable one.
