You sure it's the ankle and not the top of the hoof?cowboyup216":307oau5a said:A little tape that I got off valley vet that slides over the top of the hoof. You draw it tight around the ankle and presto it tells ya the weight within +-7 pounds.
You sure it's the ankle and not the top of the hoof?cowboyup216":307oau5a said:A little tape that I got off valley vet that slides over the top of the hoof. You draw it tight around the ankle and presto it tells ya the weight within +-7 pounds.
Roadapple":1i1wfglg said:You sure it's the ankle and not the top of the hoof?cowboyup216":1i1wfglg said:A little tape that I got off valley vet that slides over the top of the hoof. You draw it tight around the ankle and presto it tells ya the weight within +-7 pounds.
Alan":3upx5lle said:In the past I have used the piece of plywood on the scales, holding the calf on the scales, and a sling on hanging scales. All way too hard for my set up, no level ground. I'm using the hoof tape this year, no calves yet, they're earliest due date is 2/25, although no bagging yet on anyone.
I was surprised to hear the foot tape had a + or - of 7 lbs! So I checked my tape and that is what it says. Lots of difference between a 75lb calf and a 82 lber, sounds like as much as 7% to 10% body weight.
What do some of you guys and gals do who use the tape? Just accept the reading? Sounds like the easy thing to do, but I was hoping for more accuracy.
Thanks,
Alan
randiliana":unlrv4f9 said:Think I might use the tape this year when I weigh them on the scale and see how often it is off, and by how much. But then I have been meaning to do that for the last couple years too ;-)
Alan":332rfsnb said:randiliana":332rfsnb said:Think I might use the tape this year when I weigh them on the scale and see how often it is off, and by how much. But then I have been meaning to do that for the last couple years too ;-)
Let us know the results, I for one, would be very interested in knowing how far off it can be.
Thanks,
Alan
Alan":bvcs6zuv said:What do some of you guys and gals do who use the tape? Just accept the reading? Sounds like the easy thing to do, but I was hoping for more accuracy.
Thanks,
Alan
cfpinz":2l3i662z said:Alan":2l3i662z said:What do some of you guys and gals do who use the tape? Just accept the reading? Sounds like the easy thing to do, but I was hoping for more accuracy.
Thanks,
Alan
After a while you get a feel for them. Ours average around 74lbs, you can feel when one's heavier/lighter. If there's too much percieved difference, I just use my best guess. 5 or even 10 lbs on the odd calf isn't going to kill me.
cfpinz