Back leg bar

Holds the cows’ leg for you

· no need to straddle the hoof

· No movement forward, backwards, left, or right.

· Take your time examining the hoof.

· Restrains back leg preventing it kicking forward while you work on the front hoof.

Geared Belly Winch

· 25:1 Ratio

· Easier to get cows back on their feet after treatment

Double Belly Strap

· Stops her going down during treatment or calving

· Relaxes her

· Cant jump on back legs

· Allows side bars to be taken away for caesarian

No Maintenance Crush

· Galvanised inside and out.

· Moving parts are steel against steel, no greasing, no maintenance.

· No expensive replacement parts— uses R clips, D shackles, etc.

Designed for Kiwi Farmers by a Kiwi Farmer

In NZ our requirements are different to in UK/Europe/America where cows are housed indoors

· Europeans trim the each hoof of the whole herd periodically as they do not wear them down with walking.  We treat problem hooves— a few cows, one hoof per cow, little and often. 

· Often overseas farmers use a professional hoof trimmer with a specialised hoof crush rather than owning their own.  This will often be hydraulic  or chain driven.  We need something in the yard, available at all times without requiring constant greasing and maintenance, able to withstand the elements, and versatile enough to be used for all animal health handling requirements. 

· Overseas trimmers usually wear protective leather chaps. Kiwi farmers treat hooves in their overalls and gumboots so should not have to hold a hoof against their leg while trimming.

Safe

· The cow is well restrained and there is little chance of her injuring the farmer, vet, or herself.  An important consideration with the introduction of O.S.H.

· Wide foot straps, shaped foot holders, comfortable girdle, and non-slip floor to ensure maximum cow protection and comfort.

Portable

· Use in race, paddock, or runoff.

Money Saving

· Fast one person job.

· Treat early and save on vet fees and lost production while enjoying the better herd health. (See Cost of Lameness and Reducing the Cost of Lameness)

Efficient

· Hooves easy to examine with no bars to obstruct or blunten knives.

· No real strength required to operate the Wrangler.

· Lightweight enough to be moved by hand yet strong enough to last.

· Designed by a farmer and veterinarians for New Zealand conditions, the Wrangler is galvanised to protect from rust.

Ideal For

· Small Farm:  Only needs one person and has many applications.

· Large Farm:  Saves a labour unit.

· Vet:  Tow it to each job to ensure good facilities.

Whether you are planning a new shed or improving an existing one, a Wrangler is essential equipment for every farm. 

 

Lame cows reduce profit.  It has been estimated each lame cow costs between $800 and $1200 in lost production, extra labour, higher empty rates, and treatment costs.  It is therefore important that any lame cows are checked and treated at the first sign of lameness.  The Wrangler enables staff to quickly, easily, and safely assess a suspect hoof before it develops into a bigger problem. 

The double belly straps hold the cow, immobilising and relax her, and prevent her from ‘going down’ and breaking a hip during treatment.  The back hoof is then winched to a supporting bar leaving the operator with both hands free and out of the way of the knife.  The front hoof is winched onto a wooden cradle and held securely with a second rope.  Examination is easy with no obtrusions in the way to blunten the knife and with both front and back legs safely tied up on the same side there is no chance of getting kicked or injuring the cow.