Scales are weighing instruments used to measure the weight of animals. These specialized instruments help monitor animal growth and development, diagnose and manage medical conditions, and calculate medication doses.

Before the 20th century, veterinarians used balanced scales and makeshift contraptions to weigh animals. However, these methods were often imprecise, demanding the development of specialized veterinary scales. Hence, dedicated weighing scales emerged in the early 20th century, designed as specialized versions of existing human scales with unique animal needs. 

With the advancement in veterinary medicine, animal weighing machines became more specialized for different types of animals. Platform scales and weight beams were introduced for weighing smaller and larger animals, respectively.

Today’s veterinarians use digital and advanced weighing scales to collect more precise and accurate data. These scales also come with software sys...