Weighbridges

All of these visual and measurable methods of assessing and monitoring body condition are helpful to compare changes over time, but ideally they should be backed up with accurate weight measurements on a weighbridge to properly confirm start and finish weight in kilograms lost. The trouble is getting access to a weighbridge regularly, but even getting a starting weight, and then repeating this for comparison at a later stage, can confirm how well a weight management programme is going. Most vet practices and feed manufacturers offer access to a weighbridge, either at their clinic or a mobile set-up that can be brought to your yard.