Cow being Suckled

[sjewart]

Got a cow sucking another cow. Both are in calf but the one being suckled is developing a bit of bag as a result.

Anyone recommend a spike nose piece for a cow? They do need to be able to eat with it on. I can't at the moment separate them.

 

[milkloss]

Anything commonly available will do the job but ultimately one them needs its head chopped off.

edit: apologies..... that was a bit blunt!

 

[bobk]

Anything commonly available will do the job but ultimately one them needs its head chopped off.

edit: apologies..... that was a bit blunt!

Blunt but correct

 

[sjewart]

Oh I totally agree and not bothered by the bluntness at all but with the sucker being 7 months in calf roading her just now is not possible.

Any of these spikey nose things do the job? Do they come in different sizes? She'll be 750kg and no newly weaned calf!

 

[milkloss]

Last I used one like this: I have no affiliation with the company

Krause Anti-Suckler/Calf Weaner

Save up to 25% - Developed to prevent cattle suckling from one another, this Anti-Suckle device is adjustable and made from a lightweight...

www.tannertrading.co.uk

 

[sjewart]

Last I used one like this: I have no affiliation with the company

Krause Anti-Suckler/Calf Weaner

Save up to 25% - Developed to prevent cattle suckling from one another, this Anti-Suckle device is adjustable and made from a lightweight...

www.tannertrading.co.uk

Thanks I appreciate the link. Do you think it would fit a big cow?

 

[milkloss]

Thanks I appreciate the link. Do you think it would fit a big cow?

should do with out a problem. I guess they do make smaller ones but I can't say I've seen a small aluminium one like I posted. The nose claw is adjustable with the same thumbscrew you tighten it up with.

 

[bob_01]

Oh I totally agree and not bothered by the bluntness at all but with the sucker being 7 months in calf roading her just now is not possible.

Any of these spikey nose things do the job? Do they come in different sizes? She'll be 750kg and no newly weaned calf!

bought this one from Carlisle in 2015 and sucked everything, same clip in 5 years plus later, not been an ounce of trouble since

 

[sjewart]

bought this one from Carlisle in 2015 and sucked everything, same clip in 5 years plus later, not been an ounce of trouble since

No problem with it falling off? I take it the spike faces outwards? Can they eat meal from a trough and silage from a ringfeeder with it in ok?

 

[bob_01]

No problem with it falling off? I take it the spike faces outwards? Can they eat meal from a trough and silage from a ringfeeder with it in ok?

No problem with it falling out, its not the spiked version, just a flat plate, i find they are more likely to catch the spike in a bale of silage ect.. especially if its a long term thing. She doesn't even try and suckle anymore but i cant see any point taking it out as it doesn't seem to bother her, i guess at somepoint the joint in the middle will perish and just fall out and then we will see if she needs another

 

[Bald n Grumpy]

Anything commonly available will do the job but ultimately one them needs its head chopped off.

edit: apologies..... that was a bit blunt!

What's the point in getting rid of a good cow for the cost of a piece of aluminium with spikes in?
Unless she's not a good cow. If so why have you still got her

 

[milkloss]

What's the point in getting rid of a good cow for the cost of a piece of aluminium with spikes in?
Unless she's not a good cow. If so why have you still got her

They'll always do it, nose guard will need replacing/checking regularly, the suckee starts to let them do it and others learn the same trick. It's really not a good habit to infiltrate the herd.

 

[AftonShepherd]

Got a couple of cows need them, but use the Ritchie plastic ones which are similar. Seem to last ok.

Only time I don't like the look of them is when a cow is cleaning it's newborn calf but to be fair they don't seem to hurt the calf.

 

[sjewart]

No problem with it falling out, its not the spiked version, just a flat plate, i find they are more likely to catch the spike in a bale of silage ect.. especially if its a long term thing. She doesn't even try and suckle anymore but i cant see any point taking it out as it doesn't seem to bother her, i guess at somepoint the joint in the middle will perish and just fall out and then we will see if she needs another

Think without a spike might be best.

 

[Henarar]

No need to cull her, this one used to do it so we put a plastic clip in, then when the vet was here one day we got a ring put in, been like it for years with no problems

 

[sjewart]

No need to cull her, this one used to do it so we put a plastic clip in, then when the vet was here one day we got a ring put in, been like it for years with no problems

Looks a decent job there! Did your plastic clip have spikes?

 

[Hfd Cattle]

She needs to be gone .....I will help you out and come and pick her up
...no seriously do the same as @Henarar and you should have no problem.

 

[Henarar]

Looks a decent job there! Did your plastic clip have spikes?

Yes it did, get them from mole valley farmers for quiet weaning

 

[Henarar]

She needs to be gone .....I will help you out and come and pick her up
...no seriously do the same as @Henarar and you should have no problem.

Bet you would she is a good cow, clever to