{"product_id":"shoof-nylon-leg-bands-for-livestock-identification","title":"Shoof Nylon Leg Bands for Livestock Identification","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoof Nylon Leg Bands — Reusable Livestock Identification Straps\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoof Nylon Leg Bands are woven nylon straps that fasten around an animal's leg to identify and mark individual livestock. They are made for farmers, dairy staff, smallholders and yard owners who need a quick, non-permanent way to flag cattle, dairy cows, sheep or goats for treatment, drafting, breeding groups or milking order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike spray marking, a leg band stays clearly visible in mud and rain and can be removed or transferred to another animal when the job changes. Best for anyone managing groups of stock who wants identification that is readable at a distance and reusable season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNylon strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard-wearing woven nylon built for daily farm and yard conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable:\u003c\/strong\u003e fit, remove and refit as your groups and management tasks change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast visual ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e spot marked animals across the race, parlour or paddock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e fastens around the leg and adjusts to suit the animal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-permanent:\u003c\/strong\u003e no dye, no clipping and no permanent marking of the animal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-species:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for cattle, dairy cows, sheep, goats and similar stock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoof quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e from a long-established New Zealand livestock equipment specialist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon Leg Bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLivestock identification leg strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle, dairy cows, sheep, goats and similar livestock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReusable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestrain the animal safely in a crush, race or headlock before handling the leg.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePass the band around the leg, above the fetlock or pastern area as appropriate to the species.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFasten the band so it is snug but not tight — you should be able to slide fingers between the band and the leg.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrim or tuck away any excess strap so it cannot catch on gates or fencing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the band at each handling for rubbing, dirt build-up or wear, especially on growing animals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemove, clean and dry the band when the task is finished, then store for reuse.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and farm essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard\"\u003estable and yard collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are leg bands used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeg bands are used to identify individual animals within a group — for example marking stock under treatment, separating breeding or drafting groups, recording milking order, or flagging an animal that needs checking later.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich animals can wear these bands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are suitable for cattle, dairy cows, sheep, goats and similar livestock. Fit the band to suit the size of the animal's leg.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Shoof Nylon Leg Bands reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The nylon strap can be removed, cleaned and refitted to the same or another animal as your management needs change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tight should a leg band be fitted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnug enough that it will not slip down, but loose enough that you can comfortably slide a couple of fingers underneath. Never fit a band tightly, and check it regularly on young or growing stock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse off mud and slurry with water, allow the nylon to dry fully, then store somewhere dry. Replace any band that is frayed, stretched or has a damaged fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I colour code my stock with leg bands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — using different colours for different groups is a common on-farm practice and makes groups readable at a distance. Colour availability depends on the option selected.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Shoof\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoof International is a New Zealand company supplying animal health and husbandry equipment to farmers and stockpeople around the world. 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