{"product_id":"hk-calving-aid-plates-for-cattle-calving-equipment","title":"HK Calving Aid Plates for Cattle Calving Equipment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHK Calving Aid Plates - Replacement Plates for Cattle Calving Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHK Calving Aid Plates are replacement plates for HK calving aid equipment, used on cattle farms when assisting cows and heifers during calving. They are a component part rather than a complete calving aid, so they are best for stockpeople who already own a compatible HK unit and want to keep it serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany, these plates suit dairy and suckler herds, smallholdings and farm stores stocking up before the calving season. You can see the wider farm and livestock range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eagrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement part:\u003c\/strong\u003e restores an existing HK calving aid instead of replacing the whole unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor cattle:\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for calving assistance in cows and heifers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason-ready spare:\u003c\/strong\u003e sensible to keep in the calving box or farm store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e country of origin DE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e wash, disinfect and dry between calvings\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\u003eHK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalving Aid Plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalving aid component \/ spare part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth, livestock equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended animal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany (DE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the plates are compatible with your existing HK calving aid before fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect each plate for damage, cracking or distortion and set aside anything worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the plates to the calving aid following the instructions supplied with your unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the assembled calving aid only when calving assistance is genuinely needed, and only if you are trained to do so.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall your vet without delay if the calving is not progressing normally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, wash and disinfect the plates, dry them fully and store in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these a complete calving aid?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are replacement plates supplied as a component part for a calving aid, not a full calving aid unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit my calving aid?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are made for HK calving aid equipment. Check the fitting on your existing unit before ordering, as calving aids differ between manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat animals are they for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cattle - cows and heifers being assisted at calving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should the plates be cleaned?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash and disinfect after every calving, dry thoroughly and store somewhere dry to help prevent corrosion and cross-contamination between animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are they made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The country of origin is Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should use a calving aid?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only an experienced, trained stockperson or someone working under veterinary direction. 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