Chute assistance
The Tailgate, a new product from Dave’s Livestock in Fisher Branch, Man., promises to eliminate the problem of cattle backing out of chutes. The device is adjustable to fit metal or wooden chutes 20-36 inches (50-90 centimetres) wide.
The vertical bar is mounted on a hinge and attached at a height where it can swing up as the animal passes through. Once the animal is in the chute, the bar falls down, blocking the exit.
The bar can be lowered to accommodate smaller cattle and calves and it can be locked open to allow cattle to back out of chutes if necessary.
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The unit works quietly, is designed to reduce livestock stress associated with chute work and adds safety for operators.
For more information, contact Dave’s Livestock, Box 121, Fisher Branch, Man., R0C 0Z0 or phone 204-372-8481.
Foot rot treatment
Hoofmat, a new product from New Zealand, promises easier treatment of strawberry foot rot and other foot diseases in dairy and livestock herds.
Hoofmat is a soft, foam-filled porous mat 1.8 by
0.9 metres and 31 mm thick. It will hold 30 litres of
disinfecting solution.
Every time cows walk over the mat, their feet
are treated. It should be placed in an area cows regularly move through, such as milking parlors or feeding stations. It is designed to withstand 100,000 cow passes.
Hoofmat is distributed in Canada by St. George Co. Ltd.
For more information, write Box 430, 20 Consolidated Drive, Paris, Ont., N3L 3T5 or call 519-442-2046.
