{"product_id":"agri-health-2-loop-calving-ropes-pair","title":"Agri Health 2 Loop Calving Ropes - Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health 2 Loop Calving Ropes - Supplied As A Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgri Health Calving Ropes are a pair of two-loop ropes used to assist the delivery of a newborn calf. They are intended for experienced stockpeople on dairy and suckler farms, smallholdings and croft holdings who need reliable calving kit ready in the calving box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach rope carries two loops so it can be positioned and secured quickly during an assisted calving, with one rope for each front leg. Best for farms building or restocking a calving kit bag alongside gloves, lubricant and a calving jack.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo loop design\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick, secure positioning during an assisted delivery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e - two ropes, one for each front leg\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose made for calving\u003c\/strong\u003e assistance with newborn calves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to wash and disinfect\u003c\/strong\u003e between calvings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact to store\u003c\/strong\u003e in a calving kit bag, bucket or box\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgri Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalving ropes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair (2 ropes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssisting newborn calf delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and livestock essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard\"\u003estable and yard collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eWash your hands and arms, put on clean calving gloves and use plenty of obstetric lubricant.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the presentation of the calf before applying any traction.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace one loop of each rope above the fetlock joint on a front leg, then position the second loop below the joint to spread the load.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply steady, even traction in time with the cow's contractions, pulling one leg slightly ahead of the other to ease the shoulders through.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelease the ropes as soon as the calf is delivered and clear its airways.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRinse, disinfect and dry the ropes fully before returning them to the calving kit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many ropes are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ropes are supplied as a pair, so you receive two calving ropes - one for each front leg.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 2 loop design mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach rope has two loops, which lets you place one loop above the fetlock and one below it so traction is spread across the leg rather than concentrated in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan these ropes be used with a calving jack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, calving ropes are commonly attached to a calving jack, but a jack should only be used by an experienced stockperson who understands how much force is being applied.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean calving ropes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse them thoroughly after every calving, clean and disinfect them, then dry them fully before storage to help maintain hygiene between calvings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I call the vet instead of assisting myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the calf is malpresented, if there is no progress with steady traction, or if you are unsure at any stage, stop and contact your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do calving ropes last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat depends on use and cleaning. 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