- RFID-Precision Feeding: Each beef animal’s feed intake is recorded in grams, allowing for exact tracking of how much grain, supplement, or TMR each animal consumes.
- Nutrient Response Trials: Enables evaluation of protein levels, energy content, and supplement palatability, helping refine diet formulations for different classes (e.g., yearlings, bred heifers).
- Feed Efficiency Optimization: Helps identify cattle that gain more on less feed, supporting feedlot profitability and genetic selection.
- Selective Supplementation: Producers can target specific animals, such as first-calf heifers or thin cows, with additional protein, minerals, or medications, avoiding overfeeding dominant cows in the herd.
- Ration Management: Supports limit-feeding trials for backgrounding and finishing cattle, ideal for evaluating performance on high-concentrate vs. forage-based diets.
- Pasture-Based Precision Feeding: Ideal for cow-calf operations or yearling stockers on range; delivers individualized rations even in open grazing environments.
- Supplement Efficacy Testing: Enables researchers and ranchers to track how protein or mineral supplements impact weight gain, intake behavior, and health on pasture.
- Walk-On Weighing: Automatically tracks daily or weekly weight trends without handling stress, offering real-time insights into how well each beef animal is responding to its ration.
- FCR Calculation: When paired with SmartFeed, helps calculate feed conversion ratios—essential for maximizing returns in backgrounding or finishing phases.
- Balanced Nutrition: Ensures cattle get exactly what they need—no more, no less—based on age, weight, and production goals.
- Reduced Feed Waste: Minimizes overfeeding and improves supplement use efficiency, particularly important during high input cost periods.
- Improved Performance: Helps maintain steady growth in calves, optimize condition in breeding cows, and improve marbling in feedlot cattle.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Provides research-quality data to guide ration adjustments and validate feed investments.
