{"product_id":"shoof-excal-teat-cap-valve-calf-feeder-spare","title":"Shoof Excal Teat Cap \u0026 Valve Calf Feeder Spare","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoof Excal Teat Cap \u0026amp; Valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shoof Excal Teat Cap \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cap and valve for Excal teat feeding systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The valve supports a steady, consistent feed rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free changeover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swaps over quickly during feeding or cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple to clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strips down for washing and drying between feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason-ready spare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful back-up through calf and lamb rearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoof quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e From a New Zealand animal husbandry specialist.\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\u003eShoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcal Teat Cap \u0026amp; Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement feeder component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcal teat feeding systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalf and lamb milk feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth \/ animal husbandry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty and rinse the feeder, then remove the existing cap from the teat assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake out the old valve and discard it if it is split, worn or misshapen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the new valve squarely in position, checking it sits flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefit the cap by hand until secure, without over-tightening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill with milk and check the flow before presenting the feeder to the animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrip down, wash and dry after each feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more farm and yard essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with the Shoof Excal Teat Cap \u0026amp; Valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set comprises the teat cap and the valve. The teat, bottle and feeder body are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my calf feeder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for Excal teat feeding systems. Check your feeder is an Excal type before ordering, as other makes use different fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should the valve be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplace it whenever it becomes split, worn, misshapen or starts to leak. Inspect it at each wash during rearing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for lambs as well as calves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it suits Excal teat feeders used for calf and lamb milk feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should it be cleaned?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse after each feed, wash with a suitable dairy detergent, rinse thoroughly and allow to dry fully before reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my feeder flowing too fast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Shoof\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShoof is a New Zealand animal husbandry brand producing practical equipment for dairy, livestock and yard use. 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