A new, easy-to-use cow tail trimmer that will
drastically reduce trimming time is now available from
KiwiKit.
It takes about three to four seconds to trim a single tail using
the Shoof Power Tail Trimmer, says Kim Petty, KiwiKit company
director.
"Some farmers have trimmed more than 700 cows' tails in a rotary
in a single milking, compared with up to five days using hand
tools."
The trimmer is both cow and user friendly, eliminating the
likelihood of cuts and grazes to the cow and staff.
"With the increasing size of parlours in the UK, it has never
been more important to have cows' tails trimmed to maintain good
dairy hygiene and operator health," he says.
"The cylindrical cutting operation is unique, cutting a cow's
tail hair close to the tail, without risk of damage."
The user attaches the trimmer to a cordless power drill and
feeds the tail in, while holding the tip of the tail. The trimmer
is then run as high up the tail as desired.
"It has been proven through extensive trials, to work in all
conditions, over and over again, even on the most daggy tails."
A video of the Shoof Power Tail Trimmer in action can be viewed
at www.kiwikit.co.uk. The
trimmer will also be demonstrated at the
Royal Welsh Show.
