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<blockquote data-quote="Alan" data-source="post: 339490" data-attributes="member: 378"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Alan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alan, post: 339490, member: 378"] 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 [/QUOTE]
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