Product Description
Research has confirmed that several diseases including E.coli scours and Join-ill find their way into the new born animal via the umbilical cord, sprays and dips can also cause problems. Shoof's umbilical clamps are the solution. Simply attach as soon as possible after birth. Remove after 24 to 48 hours. Place clamp approximately 5mm from top of umbilical cord. Cut cord below clamp to prevent suckling.
Features
- Simply attach straight after birth
- Remove after 24 to 48 hours
- Clamps 65mm long
- Ideal for calves and piglets
Benefits
- Reduces risk of E.coli, scouring and Joint-ill
- Clamps are large enough not to fall through creep floors
- Clamps can be disinfected and re-used if desired, or can be left to fall off naturally
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