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Tru-Test recommends the use of Jenquip Pasture Management Software. This
software is required in order to download data from the plate meter. It takes the
information from your farm walk and produces ready-to-use reports. Jenquip
Pasture Management Software is supplied with your plate meter on a USB stick.
Use the Jenquip Pasture Management software to further process the plate meter
readings and do your feed wedge:
Total Dry Matter
= Kg Dry Matter per Hectare x Paddock Area
Growth Rate of Pasture
= Final kg DM/ha - Initial kg DM/ha (kg DM/ha/day )
Number of days between samples
Your plate meter has been developed over a number of years to be simple,
effective yet reliable. However, a little maintenance will ensure many years of
trouble free use from this plate meter.
After assembling the plate onto the meter, move the plate up and down a few
times to ensure no binding occurs. If its movement is restricted, the reason must
be identified and resolved before the plate meter is used.
Remove the plate and wash it clean.
