Foot crush

[jimmer]

Going to take advantage of grant and get crush for other farm, we have a GDS and are relatively happy with it
Any other recommendations or ones to avoid
It will be for smaller 500 to 550 kg cows
Cheers

 

[jimmer]

That's a GDS for reference

 

[Farmer_1994]

I would stick with the same one as you have if it gets the job done and you are happy with it. You know how it works and have a routine from working with the first one. It took months for me to get used to a new routine on a new machine when we upgraded. I would be worried for myself that by running different machines on two different farms it could disrupt some of the natural work routine you are used to if the new machine has even slight differences from your original. Also with identical machines you could rob parts from one to the other if needed.

 

[Hampton]

Got the local foot trimmer in. This crush was amazing

 

[frederick]

How much is a GDS.
I just love our ekochute and I think it's as close to a hydraulic crush that you can get on electric but probably a bit more money than a gds

Ekochute Electro | Hoof Trimming Crush | Eko Chute

Robust and spacious crush, fantastic support and comfort for both cow and farmer. Specially designed for smaller holdings and treating lame cows on an individual basis.

ekochute.com

 

[Headless chicken]

I bought a dp Agri largely because it’s all left outside and exposed. I find the trimming position a little disappointing if I’m honest and should’ve plumped up the extra cash for it to lift up.
That said imo money is far better spent making the handling and flow of cows to the crush work. We need to invest some money on handling system to make it much more workable.

 

[sidjon]

Got the local foot trimmer in. This crush was amazing

Our foot trimmer has one and is on about a upgrade, 60k for a new one.

 

[jimmer]

GDS is £5500
Pics can be deceiving but GDS looks stronger built

 

[Lewis]

wanting to do similar and take advantage of the grant, wondering which is the better crush, would say im leaning towards the hooftrimming ltd offering as they contract foot trim & build there own crushes so surely theyve got it right....

hooftrimming ltd - http://www.hooftrimming.co.uk/estatic.htm

cowcare systems -https://www.cowcaresystems.com/lameness-management/

Ekochute - https://ekochute.com/hoof-trimming-crush-electro-chute.html

GDS - https://www.gds-hoofcare.com/en/electric/

 

[Lewis]

@jimmer have you made your mind up yet on the crush of choice? or anyone else in a similar position.

 

[Tsa115]

Weve got a gds crush good value for money, leeg hook w bar , grinder holder and lights on it. Inpressed with it.

 

[jimmer]

@jimmer have you made your mind up yet on the crush of choice? or anyone else in a similar position.

GDS on its way

 

[Agrifool]

Any good layouts for race leading into trimming crush?

 

[Dead Rabbits]

Any good layouts for race leading into trimming crush?

I’ve only ever used portable panels, maybe 6 or 8. It works fine, trimmer can do 100-120 per day by himself.

 

[Lewis]

Ekochute I opted for in the end.

 

[Scholsey]

Ekochute I opted for in the end.

Lifting front feet always seems to make far more sense than winching them down into a block