Shoof Excal Teat Cap & Valve Calf Feeder Spare
Description
Shoof Excal Teat Cap & Valve
The Shoof Excal Teat Cap & Valve is a replacement cap and valve assembly for Excal feeding teats, used on calf and lamb milk feeders. It is best for farmers, dairy staff and smallholders who want to repair an existing feeder rather than replace the whole unit.
The valve helps regulate milk flow as the animal suckles, while the cap holds the assembly securely in place. Keeping a spare set in the feed room means a worn or leaking valve never interrupts a feeding round.
Key Features
- Direct replacement: Cap and valve for Excal teat feeding systems.
- Flow control: The valve supports a steady, consistent feed rate.
- Tool-free changeover: Swaps over quickly during feeding or cleaning.
- Simple to clean: Strips down for washing and drying between feeds.
- Season-ready spare: Useful back-up through calf and lamb rearing.
- Shoof quality: From a New Zealand animal husbandry specialist.
Specifications
| Brand | Shoof |
|---|---|
| Product | Excal Teat Cap & Valve |
| Type | Replacement feeder component |
| Compatibility | Excal teat feeding systems |
| Suitable for | Calf and lamb milk feeding |
| Category | Agrihealth / animal husbandry |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
How to Use
- Empty and rinse the feeder, then remove the existing cap from the teat assembly.
- Take out the old valve and discard it if it is split, worn or misshapen.
- Seat the new valve squarely in position, checking it sits flat.
- Refit the cap by hand until secure, without over-tightening.
- Fill with milk and check the flow before presenting the feeder to the animal.
- Strip down, wash and dry after each feed.
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FAQ
What is included with the Shoof Excal Teat Cap & Valve?
The set comprises the teat cap and the valve. The teat, bottle and feeder body are not included.
Will it fit my calf feeder?
It is made for Excal teat feeding systems. Check your feeder is an Excal type before ordering, as other makes use different fittings.
How often should the valve be replaced?
Replace it whenever it becomes split, worn, misshapen or starts to leak. Inspect it at each wash during rearing season.
Can it be used for lambs as well as calves?
Yes, it suits Excal teat feeders used for calf and lamb milk feeding.
How should it be cleaned?
Rinse after each feed, wash with a suitable dairy detergent, rinse thoroughly and allow to dry fully before reassembly.
Why is my feeder flowing too fast?
A worn or distorted valve is a common cause of uneven or overly fast flow, so fitting a fresh cap and valve usually restores normal feeding.
About Shoof
Shoof is a New Zealand animal husbandry brand producing practical equipment for dairy, livestock and yard use. The range spans calf rearing, handling, hoofcare and everyday farm health products used by farmers and smallholders.