Data at your fingertips
Gallagher’s HR5 Hand-Held EID Tag Reader is a quick, easy and powerful solution to collect animal data from anywhere on the farm. Electronic Identification provides you with accessible, accurate identification of your individual animals, giving you the ability to make better, more informed farm management decisions.
Weigh only
Weighing is a powerful performance measurement tool for farmers, as informed management decisions come from animal weight data that is easily obtained and accurate.
The benefits of weighing animals include:
- Select animals by weight for sale and slaughter
- Measure feed conversion to maximise yield by monitoring weight gain over time
- Monitor animal health
- Reach animal weights prior to mating for better reproduction rates
- Determine weaning weights
- Evaluate animal breeding performance for genetic selection
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Electronic Identification (EID) only
An Electronic Identification System with its ability to identify and trace individual animals, has become increasingly important as traceability schemes are implemented worldwide to manage food safety and biosecurity risks. It is also a quick and easy way to collect animal data anywhere on your ranch or farm.
Why use Electronic Animal Identification
- Quick, easy and accurate EID and/or animal data capture
- Read and transfer animal ID’s for NAIT compliance
- Link lambs/calves to mothers
- Record visual ID numbers against EID’s in the yard
- Add and edit data such as condition scores and animal notes
- Sort animals into groups based on EID number
- Validate stock reconciliation and stock on hand.
EID System Components:
- EID Tag - Placed in the animal's ear to transmit a unique ID number
- EID Tag Reader - Used to read and collect the EID tag number. This can be hand held or hands free panel reader
Visit the Compliance and Animal Performance pages for further information about how Gallagher EID equipment can be used to help farmers comply with traceability legislation and gain important extra benefits at an individual farm level.
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Weighing and EID System
The best option for farmers looking to manage their business more profitability. An advanced system that works together to automate animal management and handling tasks, saving time and money.
Some advantages of using a Weighing and EID system:
Yard management
• Reduced time & effort - equipment reads fast and efficiently, automatically matching weight to animal ID number
• Improved accuracy - remove human error and prevent incomplete or inaccurate records
• Improved access to animal information - see full weight history for actual animal in the crush
Increased Stock Value
• Identify the poor performers - treat, allocate to different feeding group or quit early
• Accurate drenching levels - maximise treatment efficiency and minimise treatment costs
• Meet the market required weight range - accurate selection of animals based on weight to maximise profit.
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Sheep Auto Drafter System
The Sheep Auto Drafter System is designed to save farmers time, money andback-breaking work. A smoother, quieter and easier to set up and operate than any other sheep drafting product on the market.
The drafter includes a weigh crate, integrated load cells and EID antenna panels, control module with remote and three-way draft module. Just add a Weigh Scale and it’s ready to go.
Types of drafting:
• One-person drafting operation
• Sheep friendly - allows high stock throughput while keeping animals safe
• Indestructible – composite materials withstand repeated animal impact
• Portable – lightweight and easily transportable
Now available: Sheep Auto Drafter Service Packages
Regular servicing by our Service Engineers ensures you get the best performance
from your Sheep Auto Drafter and you get the most long-term value out of your investment
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Stories from the field: Gallagher weighing and EID solutions in action
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