Temperature Gauges & Thermometers for Reliable Farm & Livestock Monitoring

Keep a closer eye on conditions across your farm with practical, easy-to-read temperature gauges and thermometers designed for everyday agricultural use. Ideal for livestock housing, calf sheds, lambing areas, poultry buildings, workshops and suitable storage areas, selected thermometers can also be used for checking the temperature of liquids, including milk. Our range is chosen for practical farm environments, with clear readings and useful monitoring functions. Complete your setup with essential farm and yard equipment, from buckets and measuring utensils to scales and cattle handling equipment.

Choosing the Right Temperature Gauges & Thermometers

Temperature monitoring can be useful wherever livestock, feed, liquids, milk or temperature-sensitive farm processes are involved. Choose a thermometer based on where it will be used, the temperature range required and the type of reading you need.

• For livestock buildings, choose a thermometer with a suitable range and a clear display for routine checks.
• For calf sheds, lambing areas and poultry housing, ambient temperature readings can be considered alongside ventilation, bedding, draughts and humidity.
• For milk and other liquids, use a thermometer specifically designed for immersion or liquid temperature measurement.
• When preparing milk or milk replacer for youngstock, a thermometer can help maintain consistent preparation and feeding temperatures. Always follow the feed manufacturer's instructions.
• Minimum and maximum thermometers can highlight overnight cold, daytime heat and temperature fluctuations between checks.
• For storage areas, select a thermometer suited to the goods being stored and any relevant temperature requirements.

Thermometers for Milk & Liquid Temperature Checks

Suitable probe or immersion thermometers can be used to check milk, milk replacer and other liquids during everyday farm tasks. This can be particularly useful when preparing feeds for calves and other youngstock, helping maintain a consistent feeding routine.

Always check that the thermometer is suitable for liquids and for the required temperature range. Follow the manufacturer's guidance for probe depth, reading time and cleaning. Where the thermometer comes into contact with milk or feed, good hygiene is essential to help reduce the risk of contamination.

Technical Specifications and Farm Use

Check each thermometer for its measurement range, scale, accuracy, mounting method and environmental suitability. Depending on the model, readings may be shown in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit or both. Some models record minimum and maximum temperatures, while probe and immersion thermometers are designed for direct liquid temperature checks.

For ambient monitoring, avoid positioning a thermometer in direct sunlight, immediately beside a heater, close to an open doorway or in a strong draught. In livestock housing, place it where it reflects the animals' environment while remaining safely out of reach.

Temperature should be considered alongside ventilation, stocking density, bedding condition, moisture and draughts. During lambing, calving or cold weather, recording readings at the same location each day can make changing conditions easier to recognise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are temperature gauges and thermometers useful on farms?

They help farmers monitor conditions in livestock buildings, sheds and storage areas. Suitable models can also be used to measure the temperature of milk and other liquids.

Can I use a thermometer to measure the temperature of milk?

Yes, provided it is designed for liquid temperature measurement and suitable for the required temperature range. Probe or immersion thermometers can be useful for checking milk and milk replacer.

Can I use a thermometer when preparing calf milk replacer?

Yes. A suitable liquid thermometer can help you check preparation and feeding temperatures. Always follow the milk replacer manufacturer's instructions for the recommended temperatures.

Where should a thermometer be placed in livestock housing?

Position it where the reading represents the animals' environment, away from direct sunlight, heaters and strong draughts, and safely beyond the reach of livestock.

What is a maximum and minimum thermometer used for on a farm?

It records the highest and lowest temperatures reached between checks, helping identify overnight cold, daytime heat and temperature fluctuations.