> Does anyone have advice/opinion on
> which head chains (or something
> similar) are best to immobilize
> head movement while the cow is in
> the head gate? I'm getting
> frustrated when giving shots in
> the shoulder area and they lunge
> forward. I'm afraid one of these
> days a needle is going to break
> off! Help! Thanks much.
It is wise for you to give this level of attention to the safety of the animal and not to mention.... YOURSELF ! Safety chains on the headgate when adjusted and used properly will keep the cow from moving around too much and causing a very unsafe condition with a needle. You as the care-giver are left with the responsibility of taking safety precautions to prevent these unnecessary injuries. Thanks for thinking of the safety issues at hand. Sometimes; unfortunately, safety measures get lost in our busy lives.
