Calf Rearing

The Excal tube and teat stop-valve is a one-piece plastic moulding with a stainless steel ball.The valve stem is 7.7mm o.d. suitable for plastic tube with i.d. from about 6mm to 7mm.Valve length 23mm.  Diameter 13mm at maximum.The stop valve can assist the calf suckling. Available a..

Hook and loop type nylon bands for quick and easy calf identification whether for identity at birth or for signifying treatment with antibiotics or sulphur drugs.Also useful for marking different age rearing or treatment groups.Washable and reusable.Highly visible neon colours. 59cm long..

6 place Rail Calf Feeding BucketThe 20-litre Excal Rail Bucket is a 6-place calfeteria- type feeder. Simply hang on any convenient rail up to 32mm (1.25 inch ) thick. The teats are Shoof Big Softy fast flow and no leaks.Replacement teats are available for purchase. ..

The big softy teat is designed to help prevent problems when milk is gravity fed to calves (eg. Fence mounted feeders). You want to prevent milk leakage whilst still allowing the calf to suckle freely. The design of the Big Softy is that it does not leak even after extensive use but opens up as ..

This variation on the regular Big Softy teat is for use with 54mm id screw-cap teat-mount fittings.NB: When mounting slit should be vertical with longer teat-tip upper most..

Ideal brushes for cleaning calfeteria tubes or any food grade tubing (eg tubing used for stomach feeding or hand milkers).  40cm long with 6mm diameter nylon brushes on twisted steel wire shaft...

The speedy feeder is a 3-speed calf feed bottle. Now when you get a real  fast sucker switch to the fast speed option and let him go for  it!When you have a weak premature-born calf needing careful feeding switch to Stop or Slow and let it take milk as it can cope without dro..

The speedy feeder is a 3-speed calf feed bottle. Now when you get a real  fast sucker switch to the fast speed option and let him go for  it!When you have a weak premature-born calf needing careful feeding switch to Stop or Slow and let it take milk as it can cope without dro..

These water resistant calf covers are high quality cost-effective protection for young calves as well as older animals such as sheep and goats.Made from a polyester-based product with rip-stop and weatherproof properties. This material does not trap in the wind like plastic covers do thus keeps ..

The survival of calves is dependent on them receiving at least 1.5 litres of good quality colostrum within the first few hours of life. They will usually receive this from their mother through their milk. If they are unable to receive it this way it is important to intervene as the colostrum contain..

The survival of calves is dependent on them receiving at least 1.5 litres of good quality colostrum within the first few hours of life. They will usually receive this from their mother through their milk. If they are unable to receive it this way it is important to intervene as the colostrum contain..

Debudding and dehorning of stronger calves can be a difficult exercise. This positive restraint solves the problem. The calf's head is manoevred into the restraint and then the chain is hooked over the head locking the calf in place. The restraint design enables easy access to the calf's horns.T..

A calf drencher is used to stomach feed young animals including electrolytes and colostrum. This drencher has a flexible long probe and a flexible collapsible bottle helping ensure that all the liquid is delivered. The capacity is 2 litres which makes it ideal for drenching calves. Instructions incl..

Spare teats are supplied as a fitted teat/cap assemblies or as bare teat. (Teat replacement needs some strength to achieve.)..

Spare teats are supplied as a fitted teat/cap assemblies (green for Easy Feeder and blue for Speedy Feeder), or as bare teat. (Teat replacement needs some strength to achieve.)..

PVC tubing specially for use in tube-delivery type calfeterias and calf feeding buckets. This tubing fits all Excal teats and components, such as tube grommets and tube stop valves. Also suitable all New Zealand manufactured teats.Note if you are using teats with the tubing, it only suits the Ex..

An improved bottle for feeding meal or starter dry feeds to calves. The special teat feeds the meal just like feeding milk.Suckling action makes the calf produce greater saliva than when feeding from bucket or trough thus aiding digestion.Calves can start on this feeder as a supplement feed ..

The Easy Feeder features an intelligently  designed bottle with multi-directional easy-grip  hand hold.The teat is mounted low in the cap to  empty the bottle contents completely.The wide  diameter neck ensures easier filling and cleaning   and the coarse-thread cap is quick and easy to  fit..

Features a flexible zip top bag with hanging handle at the top.  The zip top allows for easy filling. The 1.2 m length flexible probe incorporates a 40cm rigid shaft with oesophageal positioning knob and on/off clamp.  Instructions on bag.  Capacity 2.5 litres marked ..

Big stroke and bore two-way air pump breathes calf both in and out.Use suction stroke first to gently remove mucus from breathing passages then gently inflate lungs. Remove pump to allow deflation using slight pressure on chest.Repeat in 10 second intervals as required.The HK calf res..

Lightweight all-alloy suckling preventer to help wean calves quickly.Very  effective model. Swing arm with wing nut for  easy fitting and removal.Fits to the calf's nose just like a bull nose ring and the spikes will ensure that the mother will not stand to let the calf drink!Width 140mm..

The screw adjuster makes easy attachment in, and removal from, the sucker´s nose.Small (70mm) is for calves through to 8 months. Medium (80mm) for 8-24 months. Large (85mm) for cows and bulls. (The dimension is the depth top to bottom.) All these weaners are the same width. ..

The screw adjuster makes easy attachment in, and removal from, the sucker´s nose.Small (70mm) is for calves through to 8 months. Medium (80mm) for 8-24 months. Large (85mm) for cows and bulls. (The dimension is the depth top to bottom.) All these weaners are the same width. ..

The screw adjuster makes easy attachment in, and removal from, the sucker´s nose.Small (70mm) is for calves through to 8 months. Medium (80mm) for 8-24 months. Large (85mm) for cows and bulls. (The dimension is the depth top to bottom.) All these weaners are the same width. ..

Calf Weaner Swinging Arm AdjustThis calf weaner has been most sensibly designed with an easy-to-use wing-nut-secured swinging arm. This gives an opening of 25mm, which is then easily closed up and secured at the required size. Simple. Easiest of all to use. Very reliable and long lasting. Reusab..

Specially designed cradle for lifting or weighing a calf on. All zinc plated.NB: Even though this cradle is comfortably shaped a calf should not be hung in it any longer than necessary..

Even experienced breeders will find this simple rotating chart handy. Just set the inner disc to breeding date and all other important dates are  indicated. These include: return oestrus pregnancy check dry off calving date. Calendar is 22cm square. Waterproof materials. ..

Used in Australia for many years the Excal calf feeder features the well-proven Excal Fast-flow teat with non-return valve in the back to help weak or new-born calves start suckling.The air valve can be covered with finger or thumb if suckling is too fast.A good nursing bottle at a great p..

The Griffiths Calf Sling is useful for many calf handling tasks, including moving and weighing.The sling is a handy guide and control device when moving a young calf on its feet instead of having to carry it.It makes a quick and comfortable sling for weighing a calf.The Griffiths Calf ..

These calf covers are made from 70% wool and 30% Polyester.The wool retains body heat and protects from cold winds or rain while the Polyester gives strength to the cover. These covers breath to allow escape of water vapour.Calves wearing Woolovers grow faster require less feed and stay he..

When a calf is born with a contracted flexor tendon the fetlock joint is caused to knuckle under causing serious limitation to the mobility of the calf.The BOS splint is applied to the back of the leg with the splint bottom edge at ground level. With application of the splint the calf should ha..

When a calf is born with a contracted flexor tendon the fetlock joint is caused to knuckle under causing serious limitation to the mobility of the calf.The BOS splint is applied to the back of the leg with the splint bottom edge at ground level. With application of the splint the calf should ha..

These reusable ABS splints have been designed primarily for correcting flexed pastern (knuckle under) of the calf. They are usually required as a pair due to the knuckling of both front feet but we do supply as a single splint if required. The splints come with internal padding and are applied clos..

You know they work well for whipping cream, so here is a jumbo version for mixing milk powder. Made of stainless steel. Fastest cleanest method yet for mixing smaller quantities of powdered milk. Dimension is length o.a...

You know they work well for whipping cream, so here is a jumbo version for mixing milk powder. Made of stainless steel. Fastest cleanest method yet for mixing smaller quantities of powdered milk. Dimension is length o.a...

Designed to be used in a cordless drill, this stainless milk powder mixer is fast and efficient...

The Milk Train is modular. Stack them  together - with the teats on. Join them together with  the dovetail ends - as long as you want. Easy to carry  about with the central handle.Ten litres total capacity   with individual compartments of four litres. The small teat well at the  b..

There is no doubt calves do better on warm milk. Our 240 volt Milk Warmer uses a 2000 watt element encased in alloy for immersing in milk or any liquid to a maximum 70cm depth. For deeper containers and plastic bottom containers machine must be suspended or stood on a suitable stand. (Do not suspend..

There is no doubt calves do better on warm milk. Our 240 volt Milk Warmer uses a 2000 watt element encased in alloy for immersing in milk or any liquid to a maximum 70cm depth. For deeper containers and plastic bottom containers machine must be suspended or stood on a suitable stand. (Do not suspend..

Milk Warmer Heat Exchanger - 215695 - Calf Rearing..

A quality product from Canada, the Quiet Wean is a more humane weaner. The manufacturer claims that bawling, and aimless walking of newly-fitted calves, is reduced and time spent eating is increased by 25%. The weaner does not incorporate the usual weaner spikes, allowing the calf to graze, drink, a..

The M1 is a convenient and versatile feeder for either wall mounting or for rail hanging. The M1 is carried like a bucket and when empty can be nested for easy carrying and minimum storage space. A big feature of this feeder is Shoof  special no-leaks Big Softy teat. The M1 is easy to clean having n..

To ensure maximum antibody protection is given to new-born calves, four litres of good quality colostrum should be fed in the first 12 hours of life. Colostrum quality can vary significantly from cow to cow. This BRIX-scale refractometer enables you to easily test colostrum quality for cow or mare m..

Spare teats are supplied as a fitted teat/cap assemblies or as bare teat. (Teat replacement needs some strength to achieve.)..

Simple traditional plunger makes quick work of mixing milk powder in larger containers. All stainless steel.Large: length 1.1 metre, disc diameter 22cm ..

Simple traditional plunger makes quick work of mixing milk powder in larger containers. All stainless steel. Small: length 88cm, disc diameter 15cmPhoto shows the large model; the small model has a D handle)..

This drencher uses a well proven design of rigid drench probe.This makes a very useful flow-adjustable stomach feeder.Comes in a 2.5 litre and 4 litre version.Note, the probe is not designed as a carry handle for the full bottle attached.  If the probe is broken this way the warranty is ..

Features a 2.5 litre capacity and ergonomically designed so that the bottle will fit well in your hand while feedingThe Supreme Calf Feeder and Supreme Calf Teat (with valve) has been designed to perform a suckling action resulting in a controlled feed and aiding digestionDesigned so the bot..