Portable Veterinary Backfat Thickness Scanner

• Portable backfat measurement main unit
• Digital LED measurement display
• Separate ultrasonic measurement probe
• Probe connection cable
• Fat-layer detection indicators
• Handheld livestock body-condition measurement system

• Pulsed Ultrasound Measurement: Measures backfat thickness without puncturing or damaging the animal's skin.
• Direct Digital Reading: Displays total measured backfat thickness directly in millimeters.
• Automatic Layer Detection: Automatically identifies one, two or three backfat layers during measurement.
• Wide Livestock Application: Suitable for backfat evaluation in pigs, cattle, goat-farming-equipment/" target="_blank" class="keylink">sheep and other appropriate livestock species.
• Sow Body Condition Management: Provides objective data for feeding adjustment and reproductive management.
• Portable Handheld Design: Convenient for technicians moving between pens and different farm areas.
• Rugged Construction: Durable metal housing is designed for routine livestock farm use.
• Rechargeable Power Supply: Supports repeated field measurements without continuous connection to mains power.
• Simple Operation: Does not require interpretation of complex B-mode ultrasound images for routine backfat measurement.

• Sow backfat thickness measurement
• Gilt body-condition evaluation
• Breeding stock selection
• Gestation feeding management
• Farrowing and weaning condition monitoring
• Commercial pig farm nutrition management
• Cattle and sheep fat-depth measurement
• Livestock breeding and research programs

• Connect the ultrasonic probe and cable securely to the instrument before measurement.
• Select a consistent measurement location according to the farm's breeding or body-condition monitoring protocol.
• Apply sufficient coupling fluid, such as suitable oil or water, between the probe and the animal's skin.
• Keep the probe approximately perpendicular to the animal's back to reduce measurement errors.
• Use gentle pressure and ensure that air bubbles are removed from the contact area.
• Repeat measurements at the same anatomical location when monitoring changes over time.
• Wipe the probe clean after each use and follow appropriate farm biosecurity procedures.
• Do not immerse the main unit, cable connectors or probe assembly in water.
• Protect the instrument from strong impact, excessive moisture and corrosive cleaning chemicals.
• Recharge and store the instrument in a clean, dry environment when not in use.

Q: What does this veterinary backfat scanner measure?
A: It measures the total thickness of the skin and detected backfat layers and displays the result in millimeters.

Q: What animals can it be used for?
A: It is primarily used for pigs and can also be used for appropriate backfat measurements in cattle, sheep and other livestock.

Q: What is the measurement range?
A: The specified total measurement range is approximately 4 to 35 mm, including skin.

Q: Can it identify different fat layers?
A: Yes. The instrument automatically detects and indicates one, two or three backfat layers.

Q: Does the measurement hurt the animal?
A: No. It uses external ultrasonic pulses and does not require needles or skin penetration.

Q: Why is backfat measurement useful for sow management?
A: Objective backfat measurements help farm managers evaluate sow body condition and support decisions on feeding, breeding and reproductive management.

Q: Is coupling fluid required?
A: Yes. Adequate coupling fluid is required because air between the probe and skin can interfere with ultrasound transmission and produce unstable readings.

Q: Can this instrument measure loin muscle depth?
A: No. This type of backfat scanner is designed to measure backfat thickness rather than muscle depth.

Q: Is the instrument waterproof?
A: The instrument should not be submerged. After use, clean the probe carefully without immersing the electrical components or connectors.