"Head Holder" For Young Calves

"Head Holder" For Young Calves LIVESTOCK Dairy (17) 90-10-23 Holding even a young calf for dehorning, implanting, castrating or other less than pleasant tasks isn't easy. It's also stressful for the animal and can make it hard to get the job done right. "Animals may not love the Easy B-Z Calf Restrainer, but it makes things easier on them and the operator," says Cheryl Mohn, Udder Tech, Inc. "Plus, with our calf restrainer, working with the calf is a one person job." Mohn, who also operates a dairy farm, uses the restrainer herself. "We usually hook it to the fence and guide the calf into it," she explains. "Hook the chain behind the ears, and it holds the calf in place." The Calf Restrainer comes in two styles. A screw on type can be mounted on 2-in. thick lumber. It's priced at $89. The spring-loaded clamp style can be used on wire panels, loader buckets or 1-in. boards. Essentially, it works on any surface with an inch or smaller width. It's priced at $99. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Udder Tech, Inc., 27605 Pillsbury Ave., Lakeville, Minn. 55044 (ph 952 461-2890 or 888 438-8683; www.udder techinc.com).

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