Calf Puller? i have 40 head, only pulled 3 in 40 years...i'm old now..best calf puller?

[RNW]

any suggestions on a calf puller when/if i need one? don't want to have a heart attack next time, though it is not a regular occurrence, would like to have a calf puller in case. thanks for any suggestions

 

[Lucky]

We have the Neogen Calf EZE dual ratcheting puller. Supposed to be a really good one because it pulls one leg then the other. Loaded it up several times but never used it.

 

[Dave]

I have a Dr Franks. I have had it for 12-15 years. Only had to use it 4 times that I remember. It works just fine when needed. The rest of the time it does a great job of collecting dust.

 

[simme]

https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...0xPfuC7uv_qpIH8tZMLPQ_jH-SUF3pq2NzmqGEssUamOU

 

[Ky hills]

I got mine from Jeffers Vet supply, 35 or so years ago, I think it’s a Dr. Franks.
I’ve had to use it several times over the years, but generally average probably once a year, but remember anywhere from 0-4 times a year.
It’s not used much, but a good investment to have in hand when needed.

 

[Lucky_P]

When I was still in veterinary practice, we had Willman calf pullers on our ambulatory service trucks.
https://hawkermfg.com/calfpuller/We had the shortest model, and the practice owner had the local machine shop fabricate an 18" 'extension' which we could pop into place between the puller and buttplate to accommodate those 1980s Chianina & Simmental calves.
I still prefer the Willman design & operation.
We currently have a calf-puller that a friend gave to us as they were getting out. It's most like the one linked below...serviceable, but not great...but we rarely needed it, and since I only service 3 nearby neighbors, I'm not buying another.
https://www.heritageanimalhealth.sh...3FXLLhh-pei6sTyWytbmlzvNnRPh2dqSrkhX3_GEG5aFI

 

[SBMF 2015]

I always wanted a Williams puller, but I see a huge advantage to the double ratchet style.

 

[gcreekrch]

A good, 3/4 inch braided rope with a loop in one end for the chain to pass through pulls most of the calves here.

 

[RNW]

When I was still in veterinary practice, we had Willman calf pullers on our ambulatory service trucks.
https://hawkermfg.com/calfpuller/We had the shortest model, and the practice owner had the local machine shop fabricate an 18" 'extension' which we could pop into place between the puller and buttplate to accommodate those 1980s Chianina & Simmental calves.
I still prefer the Willman design & operation.
We currently have a calf-puller that a friend gave to us as they were getting out. It's most like the one linked below...serviceable, but not great...but we rarely needed it, and since I only service 3 nearby neighbors, I'm not buying another.
https://www.heritageanimalhealth.sh...3FXLLhh-pei6sTyWytbmlzvNnRPh2dqSrkhX3_GEG5aFI

Willman offers 33 inch pull up to 57 inch pull?(with a few in between) what would you suggest?

 

[SBMF 2015]

A good, 3/4 inch braided rope with a loop in one end for the chain to pass through pulls most of the calves here.

25 years ago I used to strong arm them out until I had to pull 3 calves out of hfrs in the same day.
I got very familiar with our puller and learned how to utilize EPDS that year.

 

[gcreekrch]

25 years ago I used to strong arm them out until I had to pull 3 calves out of hfrs in the same day.
I got very familiar with our puller and learned how to utilize EPDS that year.

Oh I have a puller but it rarely leaves the wall.

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Any puller is one of those tools "that's better to have and not need, than need and not have".

 

[CowboyRam]

I have a puller, I have no idea what brand it is. I have only used it once in the last 9 years.

 

[Silver]

I use Dr. Franks. I use it several times a year and I wouldn’t be without one.

 

[bvf]

42 years veterinarian, seen calves pulled many ways,
the one that sticks in the first place as most ingeniously use of what was available, 1- 8 foot pasture gate, taken down from fence row, 3 ropes with slip loops maybe even dog leases, (or hay twine) with the heifer laying down on side, stand gate up right (maybe for description, the henge end of gate against hips of heifer) touching bottom of vulva, then attach ropes to legs of calf, then 3rd rope to opposite end of gate (maybe the chain end) and with a series of winching double backs with the 3rd rope, increasing the pull leverage, block-tackle style , deliver the calf

 

[RNW]

wow, thanks

 

[Dusty Britches]

any suggestions on a calf puller when/if i need one? don't want to have a heart attack next time, though it is not a regular occurrence, would like to have a calf puller in case. thanks for any suggestions

A young man.

I broke my arm this spring and had to call a young man to pull a calf.