Farmers use Schaeffle’s Formula to estimate weight. By measuring animal length and chest girth, they calculate approximate body weight. This helps prepare feeding charts for daily dry and green fodder requirements.
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Estimating weight without a weighing machine is done using Schaeffle’s Formula: Weight = Length × Girth² ÷ 300/600. For example, goats use 600, cows 330. Farmers measure length and girth, then calculate weight. This estimate helps prepare feeding charts, deciding how much dry fodder, green fodder and concentrates are needed daily. It prevents overfeeding or underfeeding, ensuring animals stay healthy, digest food properly and remain productive for milk or meat.