Farming often requires us to find creative solutions to problems and making the most of well designed, practical products can revolutionise the way you work. Investing in a product that makes your practice more efficient can be cost effective and save you time.
As a farmer, you’ll already be familiar with the process of hoof trimming and you’ll understand the impact of getting it wrong. If you do not have a thorough hoof maintenance schedule, it’s likely that you already see lameness in your herd and that you are sacrificing milk production and profits due to unwell animals. This is a common problem for dairy farmers and can cause a great deal of frustration and expense, so finding a solution that allows for quick and easy hoof maintenance can be a game changer.
Rollover Hoof Trimming Crates Simplify Hoof Trimming
Hoof trimming can be a big task, especially if you must source a professional hoof trimmer or vet to do the job, which is much more likely if problems have developed. Imagine being able to take care of hoof maintenance by yourself, single-handedly monitoring and caring for the hooves of your cattle and being able to do so in a way that is comfortable and easy for you and your animals… now allow us to explain how this is possible!
Our rollover hoof trimming crates are designed to make light work of hoof maintenance and can also be used for other essential procedures such as teat sealing heifers, dosing, castrating, dehorning and treating mastitis. These hydraulic crates make it possible for a single operator to take care of hoof paring and other tasks efficiently and safely, which can make a huge difference to both the manpower required and the effort involved in these processes.
Install a Hoof Trimming Crate on Your Farm
The Inspect4 Hoof Trimming Crate was designed by farmers, and this explains its popularity with farmers, hoof trimmers and veterinarians. Installing a fixed rollover crate or mobile rollover crate on your farm means taking control of issues such as lameness that can threaten your livelihood and making the most of the extra time and money this will bring in.
The benefits of rollover hoof trimming crates include:
- Quick. The time saving nature of rollover crates makes them a huge asset to your farm, with set up time taking less than 20 seconds from the moment the cow enters the crate.
- Safe. Rollover crates effectively secure and restrain all four feet and do the heavy work for you. This means that you are protecting yourself against injury from your animals and also protecting your back as the crate aligns with the trimmer’s height to ensure you can work without bending or straining.
- Saves Money. Cows will be treated earlier saving the farmer money on milk loss, fertility and less cull cows due to lameness.
- Multipurpose. Having a rollover crate on your farm means you can carry out tasks such as heifer teat sealing effectively.
- Efficient access for treatment. Having all four hooves safely restrained at your working height makes it much easier to pare hooves and apply bandages and shoes. Identifying and treating any signs of lameness early on will save you a lot of time and stress and make the whole process easier to manage.
- Heavy lifting capacity. A rollover crate can comfortably handle bulls up to 1.2 tonnes, allowing you to manage hoof care for even your largest animals with ease. This can reduce stress for you and your cattle and deliver better care with less hassle.
See a Rollover Crate in Action
It’s difficult to imagine how much difference a rollover crate can make to your farm until you try it, and we often suggest a demonstration to show you the benefits. Investing in a rollover crate is a great way to take control of problems such as lameness that can cause so many issues for dairy farmers, and we know you’ll be impressed with it.
Cattle Farming Solutions in Ireland at HoofCare Direct
Keeping your cattle healthy and having a good hoof care routine can make a huge difference to your practice and the profits you make. Here at HoofCare Direct, our products are designed to help you take care of your herd and we will be happy to show you the Inspect4 Mobile Hoof Trimming Crate and the Inspect4 Fixed Hoof Trimming Crate in action. Give us a call today to find out more.