Newborn Essentials

Calf Dehorner
Strong plastic bottle with non-vac screw-on soft red teat, incorporating built-in flutter valve
Lamb
Lamb/Kid (newborn): A soft and gentle, white teat (56204)
Older Lambs and Kids: A medium, red teat (56203)
Calf : supple, yet extremely strong; white soft (56202) and medium red teats (56201)
Screw on lamb teat (56207)
Pull on lamb teat (56206)
Plug in lamb teat (56208)
Pull On
Super Lube
Superlube Thick
Ewe Truss

Uteri Support

Ewe Truss
Uteri Support
Uteri Support
Uteri Support
Ewe Truss
Disposable Gloves

Lambing Instrument

Lambing & Calving Ropes

Castration Rings & Pliers

“Scissor Type” Pig Tail Docker

Lamb Covers

Heavy Duty “Scissor Type” Gas Tail Docker

Iodine

Portasol Dehorner

Speedy Feeder

Emergency Stomach Feeders

Pumice Soap

Lamb Feeding Bottle

Over the Gate Lamb Bucket

Valve Washer

Lamb and Calf Teats

Valve Kit - Lamb

Valve Kit - Calf

Lambing Instrument
Casration Rings and Pliers
  • A thick general purpose gel suitable for animal husbandry
  • Non Spermicidal
  • Ideal for use in the delivery of the newborn animals
  • Recommended for use on male tip of the ear tags before application
Available in :

500ml (52801) 12 per box
1 ltr (52802) 12 per box
2.5 ltr (52803) 6 per box
5 ltr (52804) 4 per box
25 ltr (52805) Special order only
  • For preventing a prolapse or holding back a replaced uterus
  • Allows lambing to proceed normally
  • Fully washable, man-made material that won’t rot
  • Exerts pressure on key points
  • Keeps head raised and back down to relieve pain
(58000)
  • Internal uterine support to help prevent ewe prolapses
  • Once inserted it 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
Supplied in pack of 4 (58102)

Combi Pack

  • Consists of two Uteri Supports and one Ewe Truss
(58001)
Navel Clamps
Super Sensitive disposable shoulder length examination gloves
Available in packs of 100 (54021) 10 per box
Gloves
Designed to assist in lambing, particularly when the head is back or to one side
  • Flexible coated wire that slips over lamb’s head
  • The lamb’s chin is held in place by the V-shape, enabling it to be drawn from the mother (54002)
Navel Clamps
Navel Clamps
Snap on at birth to avoid deadly diseases such as “E. coli” and “Joint ill” infecting through the umbilical cord
  • Reduces the need for sprays, dips and expensive antibiotics
  • Fully re-usable after sterilisation
Available in packs of 25 Large for Calves and Foals (54202) and Small in packs of 50 for Lambs and Piglets (54201)
Castration and tail docking should be carried out within the 1st week of life. Care must be taken to place the ring above both testes
Provides safe and gentle assistance during birthing 
  • Made from soft weave
  • Durable to withstand strong disinfectant and washing
Lambing Rope (54001) Calving Rope (54011)
Lambing and Calving Ropes

Available in:

100s (56401) 10 per box
500s (56402) 10 per box
2000s (56404)

Suitable for use in the first week of life
Scissor Lamb Tail Docker
Portable Scissor Type Docker (56601)
Gas cylinder (56603)
Hoot Cut
Spare blade (56602)
  • Cuts and cauterises in one neat action to reduce the risk of infection
  • Removes the tail in seconds
Help prevent hypothermia amongst new lambs
  • Cut away back ensures no interference withthe 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
Available in 2 sizes in packs of 100:
Single Lamb: Orange (56802)
Twin Lamb: Clear (56803)
Lamb Cover
For use on older lambs and piglets, up to 10 weeks old
Heavy Duty Scissor
  • Safe, portable and heated by gas
  • Propane gas is recommended as it burns at a higher temperature
  • Cauterises as it cuts (56608)
For use on navels of newborn stock
Available in: BP Solution at 10%,

500ml (42451) 12 per box
2.5 ltr (42455) 6 per box
5 ltr (42457) Special order only 
Iodine
Premium dehorner developed particularly for outdoor farming conditions
  • Heats to 600 C in 5 minutes
  • Re-chargeable reservoir of lighter fuel removes the need for trailing leads or pipes
  • Runs for 45 minutes, on a single charge
Refillable Dehorner (56502)
Standard Spare Tip (56509)
Wide Spare Tip (56510)
3 speed milk feeder, makes feeding quick and easy
Capacity 2.5ltr (56231)
Spare top and teat (56294)
Speedy Feeder
  • 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
Administer emergency colostrum or glucose directly into the stomach of newly born calves and lambs 
Calves
Zip up bag and stomach tube (56000)

Lambs

60ml syringe and 2 catheters (56001)
140ml syringe and 2 catheters (56011)

Piglets

60ml syringe and 2 catheters (56002)
Stomach Feeder
(56001)
(56000)
Heavy duty hand cleaning soap, removes stubborn dirt and moisturises the skin
Available in 12 packs of 4 (43101)
Pumice Soap
0.5 ltr capacity (graduated in ml and oz) (56230)
Lamb Feeding Bottle

Lamb/Calf Feeding Bucket

Hooks over the fence or feeding rail, using an integral bracket
  • Recessed for total drainage
  • Capacity 12 ltr
  • Complete with fittings, valves and 2 sets of teats
Feeding Bucket 1
Lambs: Available in 2 (56107) 3 (56104) and 5 (56103) teat versions
Calves: Available in 2 (56105) and 3 (56106) teat versions 

Spare bracket (56121)
Feeding Bucket 2
With three teats and valves on either side, this bucket can be placed over the gate allowing 6 lambs to feed at any one time
Supplied with 6 soft white and 6 medium red teats
Capacity 10 ltr (56102)
Over the Gate Lamb Bucket
Valve Washer
Valve Kit
  • Replacement valve and teat for over the gate or feeding bucket
  • Adaptable kit for attaching to an existing bucket
    (56128)
  • Replacement valve and teat for calf feeding bucket
  • Adaptable kit for attaching to an existing bucket
    (56129)
  • Replacement washer for
    lamb/calf bucket valves
    (56133)
Valves
A
A
Screw On
Calf

Bayonet Feeder

A
(56208)
(56207)
(56206)
(56204)
(56203)
(56202)
(56201)
  • Complete with two sets of teats (either lamb or calf) tubing and a non-return valve to ensure a ready milk supply
Lambs (56222) Calves (56221)
Bayonet Feeder
This functional feeding system can be attached to a fence or feeding rail and lamb or calf teats can be fitted
Animal Icons
Lamb Icon
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Vulkan Dehorner

  • Temperature adjustable to 750 C.
  • Heat output equivalent to 300 watts
  • Piezo Ignition
  • Gas fill lasts up to 60 minutes
  • Translucent gas tank for visable fill level
  • Gas catalytic heat source
  • Safety hand guard
  • Fully portable
(56501)

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