Mobile Application for Bovine Weight and Market Value Estimation (Argentina Version)
Budget: $100 – $2,000 USD
Overview
This project proposes the development of a cross-platform mobile application (Android, iOS, and tablets) designed for Argentine cattle producers, advisors, and livestock traders.
The tool enables users to estimate the live weight and commercial value of cattle from a single photograph — either taken directly with the device or imported from the gallery.
Unlike international solutions, this application is specifically tailored to the Argentine livestock market, adapting its price database, breeds, and categories to local production and commercial conditions.
Results are generated based on the updated national average liveweight beef price per kilogram, with the ability to adjust by region or production system (pasture or feedlot).
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Core Features
1. Image Capture or Import
Users can take a new photo or import an existing one from their gallery.
To ensure accurate results, the image must meet the following conditions:
The animal must be fully visible, from head to tail, with all four legs in frame.
The picture should be taken from a complete side profile, at the animal’s height or slightly above — never from extreme angles.
The background must be clear and unobstructed, avoiding shadows or overlapping animals.
Natural daylight is recommended for best accuracy.
The system analyzes the photo using artificial intelligence and computer vision to estimate live weight (kg) with a margin of error below 5 %.
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2. Breed and Category Selection
Before processing, users can manually select the breed and category to improve accuracy.
Supported breeds:
Aberdeen Angus
Hereford
Brangus
Braford
Cebuina (Brahman and related)
Categories:
Calf / Heifer
Steer / Heifer
Cow
Bull
These parameters allow the algorithm to adjust morphological coefficients and weight-estimation models according to breed and category.
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3. Body-Weight Estimation
The AI model identifies body contours, proportions, and relative dimensions, producing an accurate live-weight estimation.
The result screen displays:
Estimated weight (kg)
Confidence level (%)
Error margin (%)
Date and time of analysis
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4. Automatic Market-Value Calculation
Once the weight is estimated, the app retrieves up-to-date liveweight beef prices from trusted Argentine sources such as Mercado de Liniers, Rosgan, and other regional auctions.
Prices can be configured by:
Category (steer, cow, bull, etc.)
Region or province
Production system (pasture or feedlot)
Currency: Argentine Pesos (ARS) or U.S. Dollars (USD)
The system automatically calculates the commercial market value of the animal or lot, with an option for users to manually adjust the reference price.
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5. Report and History Tracking
Each analysis generates an automatic summary including:
Processed image
Breed and category
Estimated weight and value
Price reference source
Location and timestamp
Results can be saved in the user’s history or exported as PDF/CSV for production control, sales planning, or traceability.
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Business Model
Each user will have access to 10 free image analyses to test the system and evaluate its accuracy before subscribing.
After using the free trials, the user can continue through a monthly or annual subscription, depending on their preference.
There will be one full version of the application — simple, direct, and with all features enabled (weight estimation, market-value calculation, and report generation).
The goal is for any producer, advisor, or livestock company to try, verify, and then decide to continue using the service flexibly, without complex tiers or initial commitments.
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Purpose and Advantages
Specifically adapted to the Argentine livestock market.
Localized database by breed, category, and regional pricing.
Works offline, syncing automatically once reconnected.
Enables users to evaluate animals in the field, corrals, or during transport, without scales or extra equipment.
The ultimate goal is to provide a precise, practical, and accessible tool that transforms a single photograph into valuable information for smarter production and commercial decisions within Argentina’s cattle industry.
This project proposes the development of a cross-platform mobile application (Android, iOS, and tablets) designed for Argentine cattle producers, advisors, and livestock traders.
The tool enables users to estimate the live weight and commercial value of cattle from a single photograph — either taken directly with the device or imported from the gallery.
Unlike international solutions, this application is specifically tailored to the Argentine livestock market, adapting its price database, breeds, and categories to local production and commercial conditions.
Results are generated based on the updated national average liveweight beef price per kilogram, with the ability to adjust by region or production system (pasture or feedlot).
---
Core Features
1. Image Capture or Import
Users can take a new photo or import an existing one from their gallery.
To ensure accurate results, the image must meet the following conditions:
The animal must be fully visible, from head to tail, with all four legs in frame.
The picture should be taken from a complete side profile, at the animal’s height or slightly above — never from extreme angles.
The background must be clear and unobstructed, avoiding shadows or overlapping animals.
Natural daylight is recommended for best accuracy.
The system analyzes the photo using artificial intelligence and computer vision to estimate live weight (kg) with a margin of error below 5 %.
---
2. Breed and Category Selection
Before processing, users can manually select the breed and category to improve accuracy.
Supported breeds:
Aberdeen Angus
Hereford
Brangus
Braford
Cebuina (Brahman and related)
Categories:
Calf / Heifer
Steer / Heifer
Cow
Bull
These parameters allow the algorithm to adjust morphological coefficients and weight-estimation models according to breed and category.
---
3. Body-Weight Estimation
The AI model identifies body contours, proportions, and relative dimensions, producing an accurate live-weight estimation.
The result screen displays:
Estimated weight (kg)
Confidence level (%)
Error margin (%)
Date and time of analysis
---
4. Automatic Market-Value Calculation
Once the weight is estimated, the app retrieves up-to-date liveweight beef prices from trusted Argentine sources such as Mercado de Liniers, Rosgan, and other regional auctions.
Prices can be configured by:
Category (steer, cow, bull, etc.)
Region or province
Production system (pasture or feedlot)
Currency: Argentine Pesos (ARS) or U.S. Dollars (USD)
The system automatically calculates the commercial market value of the animal or lot, with an option for users to manually adjust the reference price.
---
5. Report and History Tracking
Each analysis generates an automatic summary including:
Processed image
Breed and category
Estimated weight and value
Price reference source
Location and timestamp
Results can be saved in the user’s history or exported as PDF/CSV for production control, sales planning, or traceability.
---
Business Model
Each user will have access to 10 free image analyses to test the system and evaluate its accuracy before subscribing.
After using the free trials, the user can continue through a monthly or annual subscription, depending on their preference.
There will be one full version of the application — simple, direct, and with all features enabled (weight estimation, market-value calculation, and report generation).
The goal is for any producer, advisor, or livestock company to try, verify, and then decide to continue using the service flexibly, without complex tiers or initial commitments.
---
Purpose and Advantages
Specifically adapted to the Argentine livestock market.
Localized database by breed, category, and regional pricing.
Works offline, syncing automatically once reconnected.
Enables users to evaluate animals in the field, corrals, or during transport, without scales or extra equipment.
The ultimate goal is to provide a precise, practical, and accessible tool that transforms a single photograph into valuable information for smarter production and commercial decisions within Argentina’s cattle industry.