Cattle Sling Moves Downed Or Injured Animals

Cattle Sling Moves Downed Or Injured Animals LIVESTOCK Beef Double D Family Mat Shop sells woven rubber mats for cattle barns and feedlots Vol 36 No 6 Their latest new product is the Sled ’n Sling for transporting downed cattle Dale Goetz came up with the basic design at the request of a research center The 6 by 8-ft piece of 1/2-in thick rubber sheet is supported by metal rods D-rings and stainless steel bolts When an animal goes down it can be rolled onto the rubber sheet and then pulled with a chain like a sled Or it can be lifted like a sling and moved with a loader “It’s for farmers feedlot owners sales barn owners vets - anywhere animals need to be moved humanely ” says Amber Hutchison chief operations manager for the Park Kan family business Using it as a sled is ideal for an animal that is only injured and still moving A halter on the animal and a rope tied around the hocks helps protect animals as they’re moved from further injury The Sled ’n Sling sells for $580 through the Double D website which includes photos of ways it can be used When not needed the 220-lb mat can be stored by hanging it over a fence Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Double D Family Mat Shop Inc Dale and Dena Goetz 6606 E Road 100 S Park Kansas 67751 ph 888 377-2879; www slednsling

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