Rice Pelvimeter

The Rice Pelvimeter is designed to predict calving ease in heifers by measuring the width of the pelvis. The device is constructed of precision cast aluminum with two arms and an easy-to-read centimeter scale. The Rice Pelvimeter is a real management staple in cattle OB equipment and for heifer selection, allowing you to predict the level of assistance that will be needed during calving. Research from Colorado State University showed that by selecting for calf weight as well as pelvic measurements, “calving problems can be decreased by about 75%.”