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<blockquote data-quote="Danllan" data-source="post: 7217909" data-attributes="member: 8735"><p>No problems at all with injections, TB tests or anything else so far - including having to treat eyes when infected. Apart from being able to reach between the bars, there are two access doors on each side of the crush and the whole of the front swings back allowing full access to the head, neck and flanks from that end if need be. We bought the add-ons for hoof trimming, but haven't needed to use them because my beasts aren't too frisky - well, the ones that I've kept aren't.</p><p></p><p>I'll admit that we got our crush for a very good price, due to a friend in the merchants, but there is no doubting that it's worth the full list price anyway. I don't know how old you are, but you'll probably be able to get a couple of decade's of use out of it and then still sell it for a fair price if you choose. </p><p></p><p>I've not come across that Nugent gate, but it doesn't look very user friendly or robust; I think any yoke or crush should be fully operable from the side* rather than having to put any part of you in front of it and the animal. But you'll be right to take your time and have a look at what's available.</p><p></p><p>Have a chat with whoever approves the grants over there and see if they'll use a bit of discretion to help you buy one bit of kit now, rather some now and more later - sometimes these people are utter bureaucratic tw@ts, but sometimes they are great and will go out of their way to help you. It's worth a 'phone call, and the sooner you get the best kit the sooner you can use it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite24" alt="(y)" title="Thumbs Up (y)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(y)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>*I'm sure I remember someone on here have posted a DIY add-on to his crush that allowed him to close the yoke from the back of the crush, a very good idea - but I can't find the link.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Danllan, post: 7217909, member: 8735"] No problems at all with injections, TB tests or anything else so far - including having to treat eyes when infected. Apart from being able to reach between the bars, there are two access doors on each side of the crush and the whole of the front swings back allowing full access to the head, neck and flanks from that end if need be. We bought the add-ons for hoof trimming, but haven't needed to use them because my beasts aren't too frisky - well, the ones that I've kept aren't. I'll admit that we got our crush for a very good price, due to a friend in the merchants, but there is no doubting that it's worth the full list price anyway. I don't know how old you are, but you'll probably be able to get a couple of decade's of use out of it and then still sell it for a fair price if you choose. I've not come across that Nugent gate, but it doesn't look very user friendly or robust; I think any yoke or crush should be fully operable from the side* rather than having to put any part of you in front of it and the animal. But you'll be right to take your time and have a look at what's available. Have a chat with whoever approves the grants over there and see if they'll use a bit of discretion to help you buy one bit of kit now, rather some now and more later - sometimes these people are utter bureaucratic tw@ts, but sometimes they are great and will go out of their way to help you. It's worth a 'phone call, and the sooner you get the best kit the sooner you can use it. (y) *I'm sure I remember someone on here have posted a DIY add-on to his crush that allowed him to close the yoke from the back of the crush, a very good idea - but I can't find the link. [/QUOTE]
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