BM3000 Series
A Smarter ‘Weigh’ to Monitor Beef Performance: The BM3000 Weighing Cattle
When the BM3000 Beef Monitor was first installed on Euan Crichton’s farm, there was a touch of scepticism. The idea of weighing cattle automatically, without ever putting them through a crate, sounded almost too good to be true. But two years on, that uncertainty has been replaced with confidence and clear results.
Before adopting the BM3000, weighing cattle was a hands-on, time-consuming task. Bulls were pulled out once a month. This could be up to seven times during their feeding period – to be put through a crate for manual weighing. This demanded both time and labour. Now, the BM3000 quietly does that job in the background. As cattle drink, the system records their weights automatically, collecting individual animal data including tag numbers, breed, sex, start and live weights, and much more.
Impact of a ‘hands off’ approach
That shift to a hands-off approach didn’t just save man hours it revealed something unexpected. Euan had not anticipated the impact on weight from handling cattle. His cattle appeared calm, steady, and unfazed. But the BM3000’s continuous data told a different story. When cattle were moved, even for something as simple as mucking out a pen, it could take up to a week before they started gaining weight again. Disruptions, particularly when putting through a crate, multiply across a group, it can quietly cost performance. By reducing the need for handling, the BM3000 helped almost eliminate these checks in growth, leading to noticeable improvements in average daily liveweight gains.
Data tracking
With consistent, automatic data, planning has become far more precise. The system provides a clear view of when each animal is approaching its target weight, allowing farmers to schedule abattoir slots with confidence. In years when processing spaces are limited, that foresight is invaluable. BM3000’s valuable information helps avoid penalties for overweight cattle and ensure animals leave the farm at their most profitable moment.
Beyond performance tracking, the BM3000’s smart alert system brings an extra layer of reassurance. Health and performance alerts can be tailored to each herd’s routine. If an animal isn’t visiting the trough as often as expected, the system can highlight a potential health issue long before any visible symptoms appear. That means earlier intervention, healthier cattle, and reduced losses.
Last 5 days weight change
BM3000’s efficiency and savings
And the financial gains extend beyond improved efficiency. With the BM3000, animals are reaching finishing weight on average three weeks earlier than before. That means better cash flow, quicker turnover, and savings on feed and bedding – all while maintaining healthier, less-stressed cattle.
From scepticism to success, the BM3000 has transformed how this farm manages its herd. One that works quietly in the background, collecting data, protecting animal welfare, and unlocking real financial value.
The BM3000 proves that sometimes the smartest systems are the ones you hardly have to touch, letting farmers focus less on weighing, and more on performance and profitability.
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