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Animal Penning
The unique Algo CalfCatcher, which attaches to a quad bike, has been built for safety and fast handling of outside born calves.
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This piece of machinery was designed by stockmen to provide safety for stockmen who have to tag newborn calves single-handedly.
Injuries from cattle-related accidents concerned Peter Alexander, Algo's Managing Director and farmer at Mains of Mause devised the 5ft CalfCatcher to be attached alongside a standard quad bike by the use of two simple ball hitches. The stockman opens the sliding guillotine door and whilst in motion can operate a quick release foot pedal to close the door and safely catch the calf. Administering treatment is also simple and stress-free for both stockmen and the calf's mother as she can see her offspring through the mesh cage and the stockman is at no time at risk from a distressed cow, as he never leaves the safety of his quad bike and CalfCatcher.
If the cow or calf need to be moved or brought in, the CalfCatcher has a rear compartment which enables the safe transportation of the calf with the cow following.
Features:
- Enables the administration of all treatments to the calf: tagging, de-horning, castrating and vaccinating.
- Fits on to any ATV quad in 30 seconds, simple and unique ball hitch, front and back.
- No rounding up of cattle required as all manoeuvres done in the field.
- Foot-pedal operated guillotine door ensures driver's hands remain on steering wheel.
- Low pressure tyres for travel on all types of terrain.
- 5ft high cage with mesh lining allowing mother to view calf at all times.
- Excellent calf transporter.
- Easily stored on stands when not in use.
- A box for carrying equipment and medicines is attached within easy reach.
Health & Safety Facts:
- Using the Algo CalfCatcher will help ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
- All beef calves must be tagged with an approved ear tag in each ear within 20 days of birth or before they leave the holding of birth.
- Gives stockmen protection from maternally fiery cows.
- Eliminates accidents involving newborn calves and mothers.
- Greatly reduces stress levels in stockmen, calf and protective mother during ear tagging.
Endorsements
The Royal Highland Show Society has honoured the Algo CalfCatcher with a Silver Medal Award. |
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