How to Handle Large, Strong or Aggressive Cattle Safely: Practical Advice for UK Farms Handling cattle is a routine part of farm life, but when animals are large, strong, or showing signs of aggression, the risks increase dramatically. Whether you’re working with powerful beef animals, protective suckler cows, or big dairy cows during foot trimming…
Handling tips to improve cattle flow Improving cattle flow – Good cattle flow is the foundation of safe, efficient livestock handling. Whether you’re working with dairy cows, beef stores, or suckler cows with calves at foot, smooth movement through your cattle handling system reduces stress, improves welfare, and makes routine tasks faster and safer. Poor…
The important role of Handling Systems in TB Control The Role of Handling Systems in TB Control – Bovine TB remains one of the most disruptive and costly diseases affecting UK cattle farms. While wildlife control, testing regimes, and biosecurity at pasture often dominate the conversation, one area that deserves far more attention is the…
HDX vs HD Series Choosing the right Clipex crush for your cattle handling system HDX vs HD Series – Clipex offers two main crush families: the HDX Series and the HD Series. Both are built for strength, safety and low‑stress handling – but they’re designed for different types of farms. Here’s a clear breakdown of…
Manual vs Pneumatic Crushes Understanding the differences so you can choose the right crush for your farm cattle crushes are one of the most important investments a livestock farm will ever make. It affects safety, efficiency, animal welfare, labour requirements and long‑term running costs. Today, farmers typically choose between manual and pneumatic crushes – but…