RENCO Lean-Meater Ultrasonic Backfat Scanner

• Pulsed Ultrasound Technology: Measures total backfat thickness without puncturing the skin.
• Non-Invasive Measurement: Helps reduce animal discomfort and eliminates the infection risk associated with invasive measuring methods.
• Direct Digital Reading: Backfat thickness is displayed directly in millimeters for convenient interpretation.
• Automatic Layer Detection: Designed to identify the number of backfat layers and determine total fat depth.
• High Measurement Accuracy: Listed accuracy is ±1 mm within the specified measurement range.
• Portable All-Metal Housing: Durable handheld construction is suitable for regular farm and breeding use.
• Rechargeable Battery: Supports portable operation without continuous connection to an external power source.
• Multi-Species Application: Suitable for backfat measurement in pigs, sheep and cattle.
• Simple Farm Operation: Requires limited operator training compared with more complex ultrasound imaging systems.

• Pig and sow backfat thickness measurement
• Breeding sow body condition monitoring
• Gilt selection and breeding evaluation
• Gestation and lactation feeding management
• Growing and finishing pig performance assessment
• Sheep backfat evaluation
• Cattle body condition and fat depth measurement
• Livestock breeding and genetic selection programs
• Commercial farm production management
• Animal science research and performance testing

• Connect the ultrasonic probe and probe cable securely to the instrument before measurement.
• Select a consistent anatomical measurement position according to the farm or breeding protocol.
• Apply sufficient ultrasound coupling fluid between the probe and animal skin to eliminate trapped air.
• Place the probe firmly against the measurement area and adjust its position until a stable reading is obtained.
• Clean coupling fluid from the probe and cable after each measurement session.
• Avoid dropping or striking the instrument and ultrasonic probe.
• Do not immerse the main unit or electrical connectors in water.
• Recharge the battery according to the manufacturer's operating instructions.
• Store the instrument, probe and accessories in a clean, dry and protected location.
• For biosecurity, clean and disinfect animal-contact surfaces before moving the instrument between different herds.

Q: What is the RENCO Lean-Meater used for?
A: It is designed to measure total backfat thickness in livestock using pulsed ultrasound technology.

Q: What animals can be measured?
A: The instrument is suitable for backfat measurement in pigs, sheep and cattle.

Q: What is the measurement range?
A: The listed measurement range is 4–35 mm.

Q: What is the measurement accuracy?
A: The listed accuracy is ±1 mm.

Q: Does the instrument puncture the animal's skin?
A: No. It uses non-invasive ultrasonic pulses, so the skin does not need to be punctured during measurement.

Q: Is ultrasound coupling fluid required?
A: Yes. Coupling fluid removes air between the probe and skin and is important for obtaining stable ultrasound measurements.

Q: Can it identify different backfat layers?
A: Yes. The Lean-Meater is designed to detect the number of backfat layers and display the total backfat depth including skin.

Q: Is it suitable for commercial pig farms?
A: Yes. Its portable design, direct digital readings and simple operation make it suitable for routine sow condition monitoring, breeding programs and commercial pig production management.