{"product_id":"agri-health-sorting-paddle-for-livestock-handling","title":"Agri Health Sorting Paddle for Livestock Handling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health Sorting Paddle — Sound and Sight Stock Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Agri Health Sorting Paddle is a lightweight livestock handling paddle with noise-generating plastic beads inside a brightly coloured 31cm x 16cm head. It is designed for farmers, stockpersons, smallholders and yard staff who need to move, sort and direct animals calmly in pens, races, yards and loading areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rattling beads give an audible cue that animals respond to, while the large coloured head acts as a visual barrier and an extension of the handler's arm. It is suitable for handling all types of livestock, including cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise-generating beads\u003c\/strong\u003e in the head encourage animals to move in your desired direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightly coloured paddle head\u003c\/strong\u003e works as a clear visual guide for livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge head size\u003c\/strong\u003e of 31cm long by 16cm wide for good coverage and visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e for comfortable use through longer sorting and loading sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable\u003c\/strong\u003e construction for repeated use in a working farm environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable for handling all types of livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgri Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLivestock sorting paddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal noise-generating plastic beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and other livestock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and handling equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable and yard equipment collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the paddle by the handle and position yourself to the side and slightly behind the animal you want to move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the coloured head up where the animal can see it, using it as an extension of your arm to define the direction of travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the paddle so the internal beads rattle when you need the animal to move forward or change direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the paddle and stop the noise as soon as the animal responds, so it learns to associate the cue with the movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the flat of the head to block gateways and gaps rather than striking the animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse off mud and slurry after use, dry the paddle and store it out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat animals is the Agri Health Sorting Paddle suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is suitable for handling all types of livestock, including cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and horses, in pens, races, yards and loading areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the sorting paddle work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlastic beads inside the paddle head rattle when the paddle is shaken. Animals respond to that noise and move away from it, while the brightly coloured head gives them a visual guide to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the paddle head?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe head measures 31cm long and 16cm wide, which gives a large, easily visible surface when directing stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the paddle meant to be used to strike animals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a sorting and directing aid. 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