{"product_id":"rondo-weight-tape-for-cattle-pigs","title":"Rondo Weight Tape for Cattle \u0026 Pigs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRondo Weight Tape for Cattle \u0026amp; Pigs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for livestock:\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for evaluating weight gain in cattle and pigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic recoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e press the button and the tape returns into the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic case:\u003c\/strong\u003e houses and protects the tape between uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e one girth measurement gives an estimated weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact enough for a pocket, tool box or feed room shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeatable monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for tracking gain across weeks and months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRondo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle and pigs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaluation of weight gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic recoil, push-button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand the animal squarely on level ground and let it settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the tape from the case and pass it around the girth, just behind the front legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw the tape snug against the coat without compressing the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the figure where the tape meets and record it with the date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the button to recoil the tape back into the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat at regular intervals, measuring the same way each time, to track weight gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can find more yard and livestock kit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable \u0026amp; yard equipment collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat animals is the Rondo Weight Tape for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is intended for the evaluation of weight gain in cattle and pigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do I place the tape on the animal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround the girth, immediately behind the front legs, with the animal standing squarely on level ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate is a weight tape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the tape retract by itself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pressing the button recoils the tape automatically back into its plastic case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I clean and store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe the tape clean after use, allow it to dry before retracting it fully, and store it out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer specifies cattle and pigs. 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