EID Sheep Weighing & Drafting Race

The EID Sheep Weighing & Drafting Race is an integrated livestock management system designed to combine electronic animal identification, live-weight measurement and automatic drafting in a single handling workflow.

When a goat-farming-equipment/" target="_blank" class="keylink">sheep enters the weighing crate, compatible load bars measure live weight while an EID panel reader can capture the animal's electronic identification number. A compatible livestock indicator or data recorder then processes the animal record and determines the required drafting direction according to predefined management criteria.

Automatic gate operation reduces repetitive manual handling and enables one operator to process large numbers of animals efficiently. Depending on system configuration, sheep can be drafted in two or three directions according to weight, EID records, weight gain or other programmed criteria.

The system is suitable for commercial sheep farms, breeding operations, feed management programs, livestock contractors, genetic selection projects and complete livestock handling facilities requiring accurate identification and data-based flock management.

• EID Identification Integration: Compatible configurations can read electronic livestock tags automatically as sheep enter the weighing area.
• Automatic Live-Weight Recording: Load bars installed beneath the weighing crate capture individual animal weight for flock-management records.
• Automatic Drafting: Sheep can be directed into predefined groups according to selected criteria.
• 2-Way or 3-Way Sorting: Different drafting configurations can be supplied according to farm requirements.
• Weight-Based Drafting: Animals can be automatically separated according to programmed live-weight ranges.
• EID Database Drafting: Compatible systems can draft animals according to identification records stored in the livestock database.
• Weight-Gain Management: Individual weight history can support production monitoring and drafting decisions when used with compatible recording equipment.
• Remote Override: The operator can manually control or override the automatic drafting sequence when required.
• Electric Gate Operation: Electric motor operation provides reliable automatic control without requiring a compressed-air supply in compatible configurations.
• Portable Power Supply: Reference electric systems operate from a 12 V battery for practical farm use.
• Optional Mobility: A wheel kit can be incorporated where frequent relocation is required.
• Commercial Farm Integration: Suitable for connection with holding pens, forcing pens, sheep races, RFID systems and livestock management software.

• Livestock weighing crate
• Heavy-duty race frame
• Entry and rear control gates
• Automatic drafting gates
• Electric gate actuators or drive motors
• Livestock weighing load bars
• Digital livestock weighing indicator
• EID panel reader and antenna
• Drafting control unit
• Remote control
• Battery power system
• Sheeted side panels
• Gate rollers and guide components
• Optional mobility wheel kit

The sheep enters the weighing crate from the holding race. Once the animal is correctly positioned, the rear gate closes and compatible load bars measure the live weight.

Where EID equipment is installed, the electronic ear tag is read automatically and the identification number is linked to the recorded weight. The livestock indicator compares the animal data with the programmed drafting criteria.

The control system then opens the appropriate exit gate and directs the sheep into the selected drafting pen. After the animal leaves the crate, the rear gate opens again to accept the next sheep.

Automatic mode can significantly reduce repetitive gate operation, while remote override provides the operator with additional control when individual animals require inspection or manual drafting.

• Commercial sheep farms
• Electronic livestock identification programs
• Individual sheep weight recording
• Weight-based flock drafting
• Growth-rate monitoring
• Breeding stock selection
• Replacement ewe selection
• Finishing-lamb management
• Market-weight classification
• Veterinary treatment grouping
• Shearing and fleece-management groups
• Livestock research and performance recording
• Agricultural contractor operations
• Complete sheep handling and livestock farm projects

• 2-way or 3-way drafting configuration: Customizable
• Race dimensions: According to project requirements
• Holding and forcing pen layout: Customizable
• Load-bar specification: Available upon request
• Digital weighing indicator: Available upon request
• EID panel reader and antenna: Available upon request
• Remote-control configuration: Customizable
• Stationary or mobile chassis: According to project requirements
• Wheel kit: Available upon request
• Exit sorting pens: Customizable
• Data-recording interface: According to livestock management requirements
• Complete livestock handling layouts can be designed according to local climate and farm conditions.

The weighing and drafting unit should be positioned on a stable and level working surface between the forcing race and the required exit pens. Correct alignment is important for maintaining consistent sheep flow and accurate weighing.

Load bars should be installed according to the weighing-system manufacturer's requirements and protected from mechanical interference. The weighing crate must remain isolated from adjacent panels or structures that could affect measurement accuracy.

Where an EID panel reader is installed, antenna position should be selected to provide reliable individual tag detection while minimizing unintended reads from animals outside the weighing crate.

Before operation, check battery condition, gate movement, weighing calibration, indicator communication and EID reader performance. Moving components should remain clean and free from accumulated manure or debris.

Routine maintenance should include inspection of gate rollers, motor linkages, electrical cables, load bars, panel-reader connections and structural fasteners. Electronic components should be protected and serviced according to their individual equipment instructions.

A typical EID weighing and drafting installation combines a forcing pen, single-file approach race, automatic weigh crate, electronic identification reader and multiple exit pens. Each sheep is identified, weighed and directed automatically according to predefined management rules.

For finishing-lamb operations, the system can separate animals that have reached target market weight from lighter animals requiring additional feeding. Breeding farms can use EID-linked records to organize replacement ewes, breeding groups or performance-selected animals.

Large commercial livestock projects can integrate the race with farm-management software, RFID data collection, additional holding pens and complete steel structure livestock buildings according to project requirements.

Q: What is EID sheep weighing?

A: EID weighing links the electronic identification number of an individual sheep with its measured live weight, allowing animal-specific performance records to be maintained.

Q: Can the system draft sheep automatically by weight?

A: Yes. Compatible indicators can apply predefined weight ranges and automatically select the required drafting gate.

Q: Can sheep be drafted according to EID records?

A: Yes. Compatible EID and indicator systems can use identification records as part of the drafting criteria.

Q: Is 2-way drafting available?

A: Yes. Both 2-way and 3-way configurations can be supplied according to project requirements.

Q: Can the operator override automatic drafting?

A: Yes. Compatible remote controls allow manual intervention when an individual sheep requires inspection or a different drafting decision.

Q: Can the system be moved around the farm?

A: A mobility or wheel-kit configuration can be provided for projects that require relocation between handling sites.

Q: Can SHEWUYOU provide the complete EID handling system?

A: Yes. The race, gates, load bars, EID reader, weighing indicator, holding pens and related livestock equipment can be configured according to project requirements.