{"product_id":"agri-health-irish-bullholder-cattle-tongs","title":"Agri Health Irish Bullholder Cattle Tongs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health Irish Bullholder Tongs - Stainless Steel Cattle Nose Tongs\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Agri Health Irish Bullholder Tongs are a stainless steel cattle restraint tool that is inserted into the animal's nostrils and squeezed closed to gain control of the head. They are designed for farmers, stockpeople and smallholders who need to hold cattle steady while drenching, dosing or carrying out other routine handling tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a long, strong body for reach and leverage and rubber gripped handle ends for a secure hold, these bull holders are built with the durable strength that regular stockwork demands. Best for working farms and handling crushes where a simple, robust method of head control is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel body\u003c\/strong\u003e - durable strength for repeated use around the yard and crush\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, strong design\u003c\/strong\u003e - keeps the handler at a working distance from the animal's head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber gripped handles\u003c\/strong\u003e - improved hold when hands are wet, cold or gloved\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNostril insert action\u003c\/strong\u003e - squeeze the handles together to control the animal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-task use\u003c\/strong\u003e - suits drenching, dosing and general cattle handling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e - rinse, dry and store; no moving parts to service\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\u003eBull holder \/ cattle nose tongs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber gripped ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong, strong construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle, bulls, cows, bullocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Tasks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrenching, dosing, general handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestrain the animal properly in a crush, race or head gate before you begin.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the tongs and rubber grips for damage, cracks or sharp edges.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproach calmly and steady the head.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsert the rounded ends of the tongs into the nostrils.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSqueeze the handles together to close the tongs and gain control.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCarry out the drenching, dosing or handling task promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelease the handles, withdraw the tongs and free the animal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRinse off dirt, dry the steel thoroughly and store somewhere dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eNose tongs should only be used by experienced stock handlers, and pressure held for the shortest time needed to complete the job. Browse more yard and livestock equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable and yard equipment collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Irish bullholder tongs used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are used on cattle to control the animal during drenching, dosing or any task that requires the beast to be handled. The tongs are inserted into the nostrils and squeezed together to gain control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are these bull holder tongs made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are made from stainless steel and have rubber gripped ends on the handles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they work on bulls as well as cows?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The tool is a bull holder with a long, strong body and durable strength, so it is intended for use across cattle including bulls, cows and bullocks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do the handles have rubber grips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rubber ends help the handler keep a firm hold on the tongs, which is useful when hands are wet, cold or gloved during yard work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould the animal be restrained first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Always secure the animal in a crush, race or head gate before applying nose tongs, and only use them if you are an experienced stock handler.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspect before each use, rinse off dirt after handling, dry the stainless steel thoroughly and store in a dry place away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Agri Health\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgri Health produces practical animal husbandry and livestock handling equipment for farms, smallholdings and yards. The range focuses on straightforward, hard-wearing tools that make routine stock tasks safer and quicker to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are Irish bullholder tongs used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"They are used on cattle to control the animal during drenching, dosing or any task that requires the beast to be handled. The tongs are inserted into the nostrils and squeezed together to gain control.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are these bull holder tongs made from?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"They are made from stainless steel and have rubber gripped ends on the handles.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do they work on bulls as well as cows?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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