Newborn Essentials
January 2015
Newborn Essentials Superlube Thick • A thick general purpose gel suitable for animal husbandry • Non Spermicidal • Ideal for use in the delivery of newborn animals Available in: 500ml (52801) 12 per box 1lt (52802) 12 per box 2.5lt (52803) 6 per box 5lt (52804) 4 per box 25lt (52805) - Available by special order only Manufactured in the UK
Farmers Soap
Disposable Gloves
Heavy duty hand cleaning soap, removes stubborn dirt and moisturises the skin.
Super Sensitive disposable shoulder length examination gloves.
(43101) Packs of four 12 packs per outer
Available in boxes of 100 10 boxes per outer (54021)
Blue Disposable Arm Length Gloves • Offers strength and sensitivity • Full arm length glove – 88cm • Supplied in a dispenser bag of 100 (54031) 10 per box
Ewe Truss This harness is designed to prevent as well as support recovery following a prolapse. • Allows lambing to proceed normally • Made from high quality nylon • Exerts pressure on key points • Keeps head raised and back down to relieve pain (58000) Manufactured in the UK
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Newborn Essentials Uteri Support
Lambing Instrument
Internal uterine support to help prevent ewe prolapses.
Designed to assist in lambing, particularly when the head is back or to one side.
• Can be used on its own, by tying it to the fleece, or alternatively in conjunction with a Ritchey Ewe Truss • Always sterilise before use and apply Ritchey Superlube before insertion
• Plastic, easily sterilised • Lamb’s chin held in place by the V (54002)
Pack of 4 (58102) Please note: colour may vary Manufactured in the UK
Lambing & Calving Ropes
Navel Clamps
Provides safe and gentle assistance during birthing.
Snap on at birth to avoid deadly diseases such as “E. coli” and “Joint ill” infecting through the umbilical cord.
• Made from soft weave • Durable to withstand strong disinfectant and washing
Lambing Rope (54001)
• Reduces the need for sprays, dips and expensive antibiotics • Fully re-usable after sterilisation
Calving Rope (54011)
Large for Calves and Foals (54202) 25pk Small for Lambs and Piglets (54201) 50pk
Manufactured in the UK
Iodine For use on navels of newborn stock. 10% BP Solution. 500ml 2.5lt 5lt
(42451) 12 per box (42455) 6 per box (42457) 4 per box
Manufactured in the UK
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Newborn Essentials HK-Calf Puller 2020 with Plastic Head and Angle Brackets
Spare Cords for HK-Calf Pullers
• Robust plastic head with angle brackets • Stable, thick-walled, galvanized steel tube • Can be dismantled for storage/transport • Length: 180cm
• Supplied in pairs (54013)
(54012)
Castration Rings & Pliers Castration and tail docking should be carried out within the first week of life. Care must be taken to place the ring above both testes.
Manufactured in the UK
Available in: 100s (56401) 10 boxes per outer 500s (56402) 10 boxes per outer 1500s (56404) High quality pliers, strong and reliable patented recess to keep rings secure (56411) complete with 100 rings.
“Scissor Type” Piglet Tail Docker
Lamb Covers
• Suitable for use in the first week of life (first 3 days for lambs) • Cuts and cauterises in one neat action to reduce the risk of infection • Removes the tail in seconds (56601)
Waterproof, insulating cover to help prevent hypothermia amongst newborn lambs. • Cut away back ensures no interference with the natural bonding process • As the lamb grows the need for protection lessens as it bursts through and sheds the biodegradable cover • Includes a marking pen for numbering lambs
Gas cylinder - Empty (56603)
Available in 2 sizes, packs of 100: Spare blade (56602)
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Single Lamb: Orange (56802) Twin Lamb: Clear (56803)
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Newborn Essentials Super Sprayline
Stock Marker
• BWMB approved, fully scourable • Long term spray marker • Ideal for colour coding, grading or pairing ewes with lambs at birth • 360 angled spray, block free nozzle • Improved integrated nozzle • Can be used on wet or dry fleeces • Available in 8 colours:
• Big value aerosol stock marker • Ideal for short term marking when animals need to be identified, e.g. after treatment • Available in 3 colours:
450ml (3031+) 12 per box
Only Available in 400ml 200ml (3000+) 20 per box
Manufactured in the UK
400ml (3010+) 12 per box
Dales Marker
Top Marker
Versatile high quality fluid, ideal for upland sheep.
Marking Stick for short-term marking of pig, sheep and cattle. • Content approx. 55g • Colours with high visibility • Economic and effective • Easy to use • Available in 7 colours:
• Can be used in conjunction with a stick for spot marking • Can be used in wet and dry conditions • Can be used pre or post dipping • Available in 6 colours:
2.5lt (331++) 4 per box 5lt (332++) 2 per box
Manufactured in the UK
(3602+) 10 per box
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Portasol Dehorner
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With added new features and extra-durability the Calf Dehorner III from Portasol is the perfect tool for dehorning herds of young calves 3–8 weeks old. • Refillable and fully portable • Copper tip bud removers for rapid heat, up to 650°C/1200°F • Extra wide tip available for later dehorning • Click to ignite plus manual ignition • 2 year warranty
Dehorner (56503) Standard Spare Tip - 15mm (56508) Wide Spare Tip - 18.5mm (56507)
Dehorning Wire
Dehorning Wire Handles
• Supplied in a plastic box • For dehorning only • Quick and easy to use • Handles sold separately
• Sold in pairs • For dehorning only • Quick and easy to use • Wire sold separately (56656)
3.6m (56654) 12m (56655)
Electric De-Budding Iron • 230 Volt mains connection • About 30cm total length • Soldering head about 15.5cm • Incl. stainless steel dehorning tip, diameter - 18mm • Very high heat output and considerable reserve power of soldering tip (heating cartridge is located inside the dehorning tip) • Light weight and easy to handle • Ergonomically shaped handle • Comes with stainless steel stand
Mains Powered Dehorner (56650) Spare Tip 18mm (56662) Spare Tip 15mm (56663)
GasBuddex Dehorner The professional tool for humane dehorning of calves. Fast heating up time and high maximum temperature of 650°C make the GasBuddex a tool of the highest quality. Stainless steel finish guarantees durability and meets the highest expectations! • Pain-free to the greatest possible extent for a calf through a dehorning process of maximum 10 seconds long • Complete with 2 gas cartridges, replacement tips and the tool all contained in a practical metal carry case • Operating temperature of about 650°C is reached within max. 3 min • Duration of work: 2–3 hours ty! • Practical design through non-slip handle rran a W and balanced centre of gravity • Dependable, automatic Piezo ignition • Total length 31cm
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GasBuddex Complete (56651) Spare Tip 20mm (56660) Spare Tip 15mm (56661) Spare Cartridge (56652)
D-Horn Gas Bottle Dehorner • 3-metre hose for connection to standard gas cylinders • Robust design and light weight for long-term use • Supplied with 18mm brass dehorning tip • A pressure regulator (not included) is required for use D-Horn with 18mm Tip (56653)
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Spare Tip 15mm (56664)
Spare Tip 18mm (56665)
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Newborn Essentials Crooks 4
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Unique fibre-glass flexible shaft with strong nylon head (black). Available in two sizes, long 134cm (71000) and medium 118cm (71001).
B BluRoy
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Solid aluminium with cobalt blue shafts and polycoated for comfort (blue). Available in five sizes: 1 Combi (71230) 2 Long neck (71030)
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3 Short neck 86cm (71032) 4 Long leg (71130) 5 Short leg (71132)
C RobRoy
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Aluminium polycoated tube good working crook (red).
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Available in two sizes: long neck 137cm (71020), and short neck (71022) Manufactured in the UK
Electronic Thermometer • Digital, easy to read display • Splash proof • Safe design, no glass (56830)
Standard Infrared Heat Lamp
Infrared reflector
• Hard glass • Tolerates splash water
• Aluminium shade, diameter 21cm • 8 Ventilation holes provide better air circulation, extending the lamps service life • Chain for attachment, max load 20kg • Comes with 5m cable
150W Red (56811) 250W Red (56812)
(56810)
Philips Infrared economy lamp • Very robust moulded glass • Excellent heat transmission • Splashproof • Average service life approx. 5,000 hours 100W Red (56813) 175W Red (56814)
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Newborn Essentials Speedy Feeder 3 speed milk feeder, makes feeding quick and easy. • Low off-centre teat for easier feeding and full draining • Pump action ensures weak or premature calves get a constant flow of milk • Unique 3 speed air inlet valve • Ergonomically designed for front & back feeding • Large neck allows for easy filling • Capacity 2.5lt Complete (56231) Spare top and teat (56294)
Speedy Drencher
Lamb Feeding Bottle With Teat
• Ideal for administering colostrum to newborn calves • Ergonomic bi-directional handle bar • Practical screw top with large thread • Wide base for maximum stability • Length of probe 48cm
• Strong plastic bottle with non-vac screw-on soft red teat, incorporating built-in flutter valve • 0.5lt capacity (graduated in ml and oz)
Complete (56232) Drench top (56295)
(56230)
Spare teat (5 pk) (56207)
Emergency Stomach Feeders Administer emergency colostrum or glucose directly into the stomach of newly born calves and lambs.
(56011/31)
Calves Zip up bag and stomach tube (56000) Lambs 60ml syringe and 2 catheters (56001) 60ml syringe and 2 latex catheters (56021) 140ml syringe and 2 catheters (56011) 140ml syringe with 2 latex catheters (56031) (56000) (56001/21)
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Newborn Essentials 5L Blue Bucket
Lamb Feeder Bucket
• Flexible and robust • 1lt increments • Stainless steel handle with rotational grip
• Plastic • Complete with bracket, red teats and valves • Holds up to 8 litres
(56180)
3 Teats (56163) 5 Teats (56155)
Large Lamb Feeder Bucket
Rail Lamb Feeder - 10 Teat
• Plastic • For feeding up to 6 lambs • Holds up to 12 litres • Square-shaped • Complete with teats and valves • For positioning on a pen partition
• Easy milk flow without leakage even when the bucket is full • Can be hooked on to rails up to 40mm thick • 20lt capacity (56152)
(56166)
Lamb Feeder - Milk Train - 4 Teat
Rail Feeder - 1 Teat
• Can be dovetailed together to make an 8 or 12 place feeder • Can be stacked with teats for convenient storage • Rail hooks secure the feeder to pipes or rails up to 38mm thick • 4lt capacity with 4 separate 750ml chambers • Supplied complete with Excal Little Softy no-leak teats
• Can be wall mounted or hooked onto a rail • 5lt capacity • Supplied complete with Excal regular (black) teat
(56151)
Lamb (56150) Calf (56140)
Wall bracket sold separately (56160)
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Newborn Essentials Calf Feeder Bucket
Rail Calf Feeder - 6 Teat
• Complete with red teat and valve • Metal handle • Holds up to 8 litres • Lactic acid proof • Easy to clean
• Can be hooked onto a rail up to 32mm thick • 20lt capacity • Complete with 6 Big Softy teats (56142)
(56161)
Wall bracket sold separately (56160)
Calf Feeder - Milk Train - 2 Teat • Can be dovetailed together to make a 4, 6 or 8 place feeder • Can be stacked with teats for convenient storage • Central carry handle for easy movement • Latch system means it can be attached to rails/ posts up to 40mm diameter or 150mm deep • Can be placed over a central rail to feed two pens • 10lt capacity with 2 seperate 4lt chambers • Supplied complete with Excal Big Softy Teats (56141)
Bayonet Feeder This functional feeding system can be attached to a fence or feeding rail and lamb or calf teats can be fitted. • Complete with two sets of teats (either lamb or calf) tubing and a non-return valve to ensure a ready milk supply • Spares available Lambs (56222) Calves (56221)
Valve Kit - Lamb
Valve Kit - Calf
• Replacement valve and teat for lamb feeding buckets • Adaptable kit for attaching to an existing bucket
• Replacement valve and teat for calf feeding bucket • Adaptable kit for attaching to an existing bucket
(56126)
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(56127)
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Newborn Essentials Lamb and Calf Teats
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A Lamb/Kid (newborn): A soft and gentle, white teat (56204)
Older Lambs and Kids: A medium, red teat (56203)
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B Calf: supple, yet extremely strong; white soft (56202) and medium red teats (56201) C
C Screw on lamb teat (56207) D Pull on lamb teat (56206)
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E Plug in lamb teat (56208)
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F Excal Regular Lamb Teat (56210) G Excal Little Softy Lamb Teat (56211) H Excal Big Softy Calf Teat (56209) I
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Spare teat for Large Lamb Feeder Bucket (56218)
All Sold in Packs of 5 (with the exception of Excal Big Softy, pk of 25)
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