Tapes give weight estimates based on heart girth of animal and employs data based on research done at Pennsylvania State University. All Coburn Weigh Tapes are printed on double-thick Tyvek® which is durable, stretch resistant and will not rip, rot or mildew.
Use weigh tapes to:
- Compare weight gain with averages
- Compute feed rations
- Calculate drug dosages
- Determine times for market, breeding, etc.
How to use:
You don’t have to be an expert to weigh animals with Coburn Weigh Tapes. Place tape around animal at the heart girth just behind the front legs. Take up slack but do not tighten excessively. Read weight estimation on the scale.
Estimate the weight of: Holsteins and your Holstein Dairy Calf, Guernseys, Jerseys, Veal Calves, Hogs, Beef Cattle, Ponies, Horses, Dairy Goats and Trophy Deer. Including some English, Bilingual, Spanish and Metric tapes.
To see all 13 different weight estimation tapes, click here.
One Example:
Beef Stock Weigh Tape estimates beef cattle weights according to body condition – thin to very fleshy. One side gives the scale in inches and pounds and the opposite side has the same scale in centimeters and kilograms. Tape includes instructions and helpful tips. For weights up to1600 lbs./734 kgs. Tape is 108”/274 cm long. Bagged with header card. Beef Stock Weigh Tape SKU: 44551
Looking for a new, unique promotional giveaway for your customers?
Orders for 500 or more tapes can be customized with your logo and company information.
Step #1: Pick one of our 13 Weigh Tapes
Step #2: Give us your logo & company information and some general layout instructions, and we’ll work with you to turn any standard Coburn Weigh Tape into a Custom Weigh Tape you can be proud of!
Custom Tapes can be printed in black, blue, green, orange, purple or red (only one color per run), and feature an approximately 3/4” tall x 8” long customizable area, sufficient for most logos or copy. Placement of your company logo and imprint can be seen in the sample photo below.
Whether your customers care for livestock, show animals or backyard companion animals, custom weight estimation tapes make a perfect promotional giveaway for veterinary clinics, animal health and farm supply businesses, university dairy teams, agriculture organizations, large animal veterinarians, pharmaceutical companies including those producing customizable supplements, feed manufacturing and livestock nutrition services for horses, hogs, dairy herds and beef cattle, and more.
