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How to get animal weight without using scale The most reliable information about the weight of an animal is obtained by the use of a weighing scale. A good weighing scale for cattle will cost you upward of about Sh210,000, which is out of reach for most small-scale farmers. In absence of a weighing scale an ordinary 3 metres tape measure is used. This tape gives the circumference measurements in centimetres which are then converted to kilogramme using a conversion table. For example: 135cm = 214kg 182cm = 500kg When taking measurements, the band/tape is placed just behind the front legs under the body behind the elbow and all the way around to the point behind the shoulder blade. It is important to note that the information acquired using these two methods is less accurate than the one obtained by the weighing.

Newest episode of Farmcrunch! Visit Closter Farm & Livestock with me and Farmer Jared and learn a bunch!

This episode takes us on a journey, moving cattle from Dulthara Station to Hampstead Springs Station.

Did you know that sheep and lambs are chased, and sometimes killed, by dogs let off their leads in rural areas? This often results in large financial losses for farmers, with numerous incidents reported in Cumbria since January. Find out five things dog owners should do when walking dogs in farming areas here: https://bit.ly/3TyEKCg

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This video gives a wonderful overview and perspective to the integral part that our Saleyards play in the Australian Red Meat industry network, also the hundreds of local economies across our country. #redmeatindustry #animalwelfare #localeconomy #localemployment

You've heard of the old lady who swallowed a fly, right? But what if the "fly" was inaccurate data affecting your entire farm? Consider this: ▪️ The breeder mistakenly records the wrong numbers when breeding animals ✍️ ▪️ The herd manager relies on that information, sending the wrong cows to dry-off as a result ➡️❌ ▪️ Then, the feeder utilizes inaccurate pen counts, messing up rations❓ See the domino effect? Even a tiny mistake can snowball into something much greater across your entire farm. The good news is that simple changes to your data management can lead to big payoffs! ✅ Read VAS dairy support team leader, Meagan Young's tips to avoid the "fly" of inaccurate data: https://ow.ly/k2A950SivTU #dairytechnology #dairyfarming #farmtechnology #dairydata

Consumers who buy a live animal from a local cattle producer or 4-H member for custom processing are often surprised by the amount of beef they receive, the amount of freezer space needed and that they did not get back the entire live weight of the animal in retail cuts. Find out how to estimate how much meat you will receive when purchasing an animal to harvest > https://ow.ly/OrFY50SQ87z

With temperatures heating up, Managing Cattle in Warm Weather is a must read! Read the full article by clicking the link below: #beef https://lnkd.in/g5mv5Xby

🚀 The JAT Webinar is Kicking Off Now! 🚀 Join us as Susanna Cartmell, Director of WRENmedia and Communications Lead for SEADS, introduces the Joint Assessment Tool (JAT) - a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline emergency crop and livestock needs assessments. Following her, Adrian Cullis will discuss how the JAT enhances resilience in vulnerable communities by identifying constraints in agricultural production and broader food security challenges. Have questions? Drop them in the chatbox - we’ll address them at the end! Let’s get started! 🌾✨ #JAT #Webinar #FoodSecurity #EmergencyResponse #SEADS