User manual
Hoof trimmingcrush:SA0035
Version: 24-09-14
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No.
What to do
Action
Result
7. Process a front hoof.
Pass the long, soft rope around the
front leg below the dew claw and pull
the leg up to the block. Wrap it around
a couple of times and fasten the end
to the hook on the side of the support.
Where the front leg support is
provided with a winch the front leg is
hooked on as shown in 5.4. Turn the
winch until the leg is fixed to the
block, then run the short tension rope
past the knee of the front leg and
fasten it to the side of the front leg
support using the hook.
Process the front hoof.
Release the short tension rope.
Pull the pin on the side winch towards
the hand grip with the index finger to
release the rope. Unhook the rope.
See 5.4
8. Loosen the belly belt.
Reverse the winch and loosen the
belt, or:
Allow the belt to drop to the floor
(electrically, optional).
9. Release the crush.
Check that all ropes and belts have
been freed.
Open the front gate.
Lead the cow out of the crush.
10. Release the rump
chain or raise the rear
gate.
Release the rump chain or raise the
rear gate.
5.4. Hook up the front leg.
CAUTION
To avoid injury to the front leg the rope must be applied correctly. (see
Figure 4)
Figure 4
:
detail of hooking up front leg