Tru-Test Weighing solutions support herd growth and management

At Biancardi Farm, weighing is much more than a routine task. For Matteo Biancardi and his team, it is one of the most important tools for understanding herd growth, monitoring genetics, and making informed management decisions.

Located in Maccastorna, northern Italy, the farm manages around 1,200 Limousine beef cattle and has built its operation around performance monitoring and breeding quality.

But as the herd grew, manual weighing became increasingly difficult to manage.

“You would read the weight, write down the animal ID, and then note the weight next to it. Everything was manual and it took a very long time.”

Before introducing Datamars Livestock systems, weighing operations required handwritten notes and repeated data entry into the farm management software. The process was slow, time-consuming, and vulnerable to transcription mistakes; especially during busy working days.

For a farm that relies heavily on accurate performance data, this created unnecessary inefficiencies and delayed decision-making.

The turning point came with the introduction of the Tru-Test HD5T load bars and the XR5000 weigh indicator. By digitizing the weighing process and integrating it directly with the farm management software, Biancardi Farm was able to access reliable data immediately, without additional manual work.

“Datamars systems are simple and intuitive. One thing I really appreciate is that they interface directly with our farm management software.”

Today, weighing operations are faster, smoother, and less stressful for the animals. Data is available in real time, allowing the team to monitor growth more consistently throughout the year and react more quickly when needed.

“Today we have real-time data and even group averages: everything is much more immediate.”

Beyond operational efficiency, the farm has also seen improvements in animal welfare thanks to shorter and more streamlined weighing procedures.