Abstract: An apparatus for providing consumables such as feed and water to animals, such as cows, which comprises a framework, on which a plurality of troughs are disposed, and a weighing device. The weighing device is provided with at least one weighing unit for selectively weighing the troughs and thus the amount of consumables in each trough. The weighing unit is movable around a central axis along a guide. A drive unit is provided for the weighing unit which may be a stepper motor. The weighing unit also includes a weighing sensor such as a load cell or a strain gauge. An identification sensor identifies the animal at the feeding trough and the weighing device is moved thereto which may weigh the trough to determine the amount of feed or water therein before the animal begins to eat or drink which is taken into account in metering further feed or water to the relevant trough. The weighing device may continue to weigh the feed or drink before, during and/or after the animal eats or drinks from the relevant trough.