{"product_id":"shoof-excal-teat-intake-elbow-valve-for-calf-feeders","title":"Shoof EXCAL Teat Intake Elbow \u0026 Valve for Calf Feeders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoof EXCAL Teat Intake Elbow \u0026amp; Stop Valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shoof EXCAL teat intake elbow is a replacement calf feeding part that fits directly into the back of the teat on a calf feeder or feed bucket, and it is supplied with a stop valve. It is best for stockpeople bucket-rearing calves who want reliable suction and easier feeding for newborn or weak calves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the elbow draws from the very bottom of the bucket or feeder, the calf can finish the milk in the container instead of leaving a residue behind. The stop-valve model holds milk in the teat between mouthfuls, so a young or tired calf needs less effort to get each draw started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied with stop valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — enhances suckling for newborn or weak calves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom-of-bucket suction\u003c\/strong\u003e — ensures suction from the very bottom of the bucket or feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect teat fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits straight into the back of the teat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandy spare\u003c\/strong\u003e — keep one in the calf shed so a worn elbow can be swapped out quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple to clean\u003c\/strong\u003e — strips down for rinsing with the teat and bucket after each feed\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\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEXCAL Teat Intake Elbow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalf feeder intake elbow with stop valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits directly into the back of the teat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalf feeders and feed buckets using a rear-fitting teat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewborn, weak or slow-suckling calves\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\u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and stock equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable \u0026amp; yard equipment\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the existing teat from the feeder or bucket and detach the old intake elbow if one is fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the EXCAL intake elbow into the back of the teat until it is fully seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stop valve is in place and moves freely within the elbow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefit the teat to the bucket or feeder and fill with milk or milk replacer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer to the calf, allowing it to draw a first mouthful so the valve primes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter feeding, strip the assembly down, rinse and clean, then dry before reassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the stop valve actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stop-valve model enhances suckling for newborn or weak calves by holding milk in the teat between mouthfuls, so less effort is needed to restart the draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it get milk from the bottom of the bucket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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