OPTIWEIGH ATTRACTANT MIX 20KG AGRICON AGP0404009OA
Optiweigh Attractant Mix is a livestock attractant designed to encourage animals, particularly cattle, to consistently approach and interact with an Optiweigh automated weigh platform in paddocks or feedlots. This ensures reliable weight data without the need for traditional yard weigh-ins.
The attractant is a dry loose lick mix with a palatable scent and flavour, used regularly to maintain animal interest in the weighing unit. It is manufactured by Agricon and distributed through Optiweigh resellers.
Features & Benefits
• Designed for Optiweigh Systems: Helps livestock discover and repeatedly use the weigh platform, improving data capture frequency and accuracy.
• Improves Stock Engagement: Encourages more stock visits and better weight data for herd management.
• Simple to Use: Fill the attractant tub or feeder near the weigh unit and replenish as needed.
• Efficient: A single 20?kg bag keeps livestock returning regularly when used with the unit’s built-in limiter.
• Maximizes Technology Benefits: Ensures the weigh platform is effectively used rather than ignored by livestock.
Applications
• Livestock weighing systems, especially Optiweigh automated platforms
• Cattle, sheep, or other livestock paddock weighing
• Pasture performance monitoring through consistent weight recording
• Feedlot and grazing systems requiring regular weight data
How It Works
1. Livestock are enticed by the scent and taste to approach the Optiweigh platform.
2. The attractant encourages animals to place their front feet on the platform for weight measurement.
3. Weighing data is logged electronically, providing producers with real-time information about weight trends and performance.
Physical & Packaging Details
• Net Weight: 20?kg per bag
• Form: Dry loose attractant mix
• Packaging: Heavy-duty bag
• Usage Typical: Replenished weekly at the attractant tub near the weigh platform
Practical Benefits for Farmers
• Encourages frequent livestock visits to the weigh platform
• Improves data reliability and sample size of weight recordings
• Helps unlock the full value of the Optiweigh system
• Easy to implement as part of regular paddock management
Usage Tips
• Place the attractant near the platform where livestock naturally approach
• Monitor consumption and replenish regularly to maintain interest
• Evaluate performance and adjust if necessary based on animal response
Common Questions
What is Optiweigh Attractant Mix?
Optiweigh Attractant Mix is a dry loose lick mix designed to encourage livestock—particularly cattle—to approach and use an Optiweigh automated weigh platform. It has a palatable scent and flavour that keeps animals interested in visiting the weighing unit regularly.
How do I use it?
Fill the attractant tub or feeder near the weigh unit and replenish as needed. The product is typically replenished weekly. Monitor consumption and adjust based on animal response to maintain their interest in the platform.
What's in each bag?
Each bag contains 20 kg of dry attractant mix in heavy-duty packaging. A single bag keeps livestock returning regularly when used with the unit's built-in limiter.
Will it work for sheep as well as cattle?
The product is designed particularly for cattle, though it can be used with cattle, sheep, or other livestock on Optiweigh automated platforms. Response may vary by species, so monitor performance and adjust as needed based on your animals' interest.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.