One-Person Handling Systems How to build cattle and sheep yards that work efficiently with minimal labour One‑person handling is no longer a luxury – it’s becoming a necessity. With labour shortages, rising costs and increasing compliance demands, UK farms need livestock handling systems that allow safe and efficient handling with minimal staff. A well‑designed yard…
Reducing Labour in Livestock Handling Practical strategies for safer, faster, more efficient cattle and sheep work How to Reduce Labour in Livestock Handling – Labour is one of the biggest pressures facing UK livestock farms today. With fewer people available, rising costs, and increasing compliance demands, farmers are being pushed to do more with less.…
Getting Yard Design Right to Improve Cattle Stress Levels A practical guide to calmer, safer, more efficient cattle handling systems Good cattle yard design isn’t just about efficiency – it’s one of the biggest factors influencing stress levels in cattle. When cattle move calmly, predictably and willingly, everything becomes easier: weighing, dosing, TB testing, loading,…
UK Sheep EID Practical advice for flock traceability and smarter management UK Sheep EID has been mandatory for over a decade, but many farmers still underuse its full potential. Whether you’re tagging lambs, recording treatments, or drafting by weight, electronic identification can transform flock management. Here’s how to make the most of Sheep EID 1.…
UK Cattle EID Electronic Identification is coming – here’s how to prepare UK Cattle EID – The UK is entering a new era of cattle traceability. From 2027, all newborn calves in England must be fitted with electronic ID (EID) tags, replacing manual systems with digital tracking. This change, announced by Defra, is designed to…
Clipex HD1500 vs HD2000: What’s the Difference? A practical comparison for UK cattle farmers choosing between two premium pneumatic crushes The HD1500 and HD2000 are both high-end pneumatic cattle crushes from Clipex, designed for fast, low‑stress, one‑person handling. They share many core features, a double parallel squeeze, hot-dip galvanised construction, silent operation, a heavy-duty head…
Clipex HDX1300 vs HDX1100 A practical comparison for UK cattle farmers Both the HDX1100 and HDX1300 are heavy-duty manual cattle crushes from Clipex, cattle handling equipment designed for safe, efficient handling. They share many core features – double parallel squeeze, silent locking, full vet section, anti‑bruise rails, split gates, sheeted bottom doors, and hot‑dip galvanised…
Clipex Sheep Handler Comparison: 6‑in‑1 Auto Drafter vs Automatic Sheep Handler A practical guide to choosing the right system for your flock Clipex Sheep Handler Comparison – Choosing the right sheep handling system can transform flock management, reducing labour, improving safety, and speeding up routine tasks such as drafting, weighing, drenching and dagging. Clipex offers…
Cattle Crush Comparison A practical guide to choosing the right crush for safety, efficiency and long‑term value Cattle Crush Comparison – Choosing the right cattle crush is one of the most important equipment decisions a livestock farm can make. A good crush improves safety, reduces stress, speeds up routine tasks and protects both handlers and…
A practical guide for safer, faster, low‑stress livestock handling. A well‑designed yard can transform the way a farm handles cattle or sheep, reducing labour, improving safety, speeding up routine tasks and lowering stress for livestock. But even good yards often suffer from design flaws that slow everything down or make handling more difficult than it…