MrBilly
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I recently purchased this electronic device on the recommendation of a friend who had also bought one and like it very much. He used it to immobilize his purebred Brangus cows to do some hoof trimming.
We used it for the first time today to castrate a number or rather large bull calves. It worked like a champ. There was little to no bellering, or movement, the calves stood still and we felt very safe even when the bulls were not in the head catch. They recommend not using the head catch since if the calf leans forward (which they do) and they were in the catch they could reduce the circulation to their brain and collapse - so we didn't use it and it worked fine
Basically you put this small probe in the rectum and turn on the current, adjust it gradually upwards and the animal just stands still. If you increase it further they will lift one or the other rear leg and just stand there for you. Amazing to say the least. Apparently the device fenerates some sort of rf signal because there is no shock if you hold the probe in your hand and turn it on. There was no evidence of any pain during the castration, when you turn it off they hot right out of the chute.
You also don't have to hold the tail up, which my wife is very happy about and now manages the controls.
For older folks like us, this simple ability to immobilze a critter for castration, hoof trimming, etc is a great safety feature we have not had available before.
We bought it at a beef expo so there was $100 off. I think to price was around $600 with two probes ( small and large ), a cigarett lighter charger, carrying case. The product looks substantial and well made. They also have an ejaculator probe for those into collecting semen.
For information go to their website http://www.igd-usa.com
Billy
We used it for the first time today to castrate a number or rather large bull calves. It worked like a champ. There was little to no bellering, or movement, the calves stood still and we felt very safe even when the bulls were not in the head catch. They recommend not using the head catch since if the calf leans forward (which they do) and they were in the catch they could reduce the circulation to their brain and collapse - so we didn't use it and it worked fine
Basically you put this small probe in the rectum and turn on the current, adjust it gradually upwards and the animal just stands still. If you increase it further they will lift one or the other rear leg and just stand there for you. Amazing to say the least. Apparently the device fenerates some sort of rf signal because there is no shock if you hold the probe in your hand and turn it on. There was no evidence of any pain during the castration, when you turn it off they hot right out of the chute.
You also don't have to hold the tail up, which my wife is very happy about and now manages the controls.
For older folks like us, this simple ability to immobilze a critter for castration, hoof trimming, etc is a great safety feature we have not had available before.
We bought it at a beef expo so there was $100 off. I think to price was around $600 with two probes ( small and large ), a cigarett lighter charger, carrying case. The product looks substantial and well made. They also have an ejaculator probe for those into collecting semen.
For information go to their website http://www.igd-usa.com
Billy