Rondo Weight Tape for Cattle & Pigs
Description
Rondo Weight Tape for Cattle & Pigs
The Rondo Weight Tape is a retractable measuring tape used for the evaluation of weight gain in cattle and pigs. You take a girth measurement behind the front legs and read off an estimated bodyweight, which makes it best for farmers, stockpeople and smallholders who want to track growth and condition without moving animals onto scales.
The tape recoils automatically into its plastic case at the press of a button, so it stays tidy and protected between animals. It is a monitoring tool, not a calibrated scale, and gives an estimate rather than an exact weight.
Key Features
- Made for livestock: intended for evaluating weight gain in cattle and pigs
- Automatic recoil: press the button and the tape returns into the case
- Plastic case: houses and protects the tape between uses
- Fast to use: one girth measurement gives an estimated weight
- Portable: compact enough for a pocket, tool box or feed room shelf
- Repeatable monitoring: ideal for tracking gain across weeks and months
Specifications
| Brand | Rondo |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Weight tape |
| Suitable For | Cattle and pigs |
| Purpose | Evaluation of weight gain |
| Mechanism | Automatic recoil, push-button |
| Housing | Plastic case |
| Country of Origin | China |
How to Use
- Stand the animal squarely on level ground and let it settle.
- Pull the tape from the case and pass it around the girth, just behind the front legs.
- Draw the tape snug against the coat without compressing the body.
- Read the figure where the tape meets and record it with the date.
- Press the button to recoil the tape back into the case.
- Repeat at regular intervals, measuring the same way each time, to track weight gain.
You can find more yard and livestock kit in our stable & yard equipment collection.
FAQ
What animals is the Rondo Weight Tape for?
It is intended for the evaluation of weight gain in cattle and pigs.
Where do I place the tape on the animal?
Around the girth, immediately behind the front legs, with the animal standing squarely on level ground.
How accurate is a weight tape?
A weight tape gives an estimate of bodyweight, not an exact figure. It is most useful for tracking change over time when you measure the same animal the same way each time.
Does the tape retract by itself?
Yes. Pressing the button recoils the tape automatically back into its plastic case.
How should I clean and store it?
Wipe the tape clean after use, allow it to dry before retracting it fully, and store it out of direct sunlight.
Can I use it on horses?
The manufacturer specifies cattle and pigs. For horses and ponies, choose a tape with an equine weight scale.
About Rondo
Rondo makes simple, hard-wearing animal husbandry tools for farms, smallholdings and yards, focusing on kit that is easy to use day in, day out.