Shoof Trusti Tuber Probe Calf Feeding Tube
Description
Shoof Trusti Tuber Probe — Controlled, Comfortable Calf Tube Feeding
The Shoof Trusti Tuber Probe is an oesophageal calf feeding probe made up of a moulded mouthpiece with muzzle stop, a flexible tube, a specially designed safety tip and printed calf size markers. It is built for farmers, calf rearers and stockpeople who need to tube feed newborn, weak or dehydrated calves quickly and safely, single-handed if needed.
The probe is for use with the 4 litre Antahi Feeder bottle and fits the same ergonomically designed Trusti bottle. Beyond colostrum and milk feeding, it can be used to rehydrate animals up to 200kg and to relieve free gas bloat. This Generation 2 probe comes with a webbing headstrap attached.
Key Features
- One-handed control: the muzzle stop on the sleek mouthpiece lets you hold the probe in place with one hand.
- Flexible tube: once in position the tube flexes with the calf, avoiding painful pressure points and injury.
- Safety tip: guides the tube gently around the delicate tissues of the throat and into the oesophagus.
- Calf size markers: help you judge the correct depth for the calf in front of you.
- Headstrap included: Generation 2 probe supplied with a webbing headstrap attached.
- XS for small calves: designed for smaller breed or undersized calves under 25kg, moulded in a hot purple colour so the two sizes are easy to distinguish.
- Wider farm use: suitable for rehydrating animals up to 200kg and relieving free gas bloat.
Specifications
| Brand | Shoof |
|---|---|
| Product | Trusti Tuber Probe, Generation 2 |
| Type | Oesophageal calf feeding probe |
| Construction | Mouthpiece with muzzle stop, flexible tube, safety tip, calf size markers |
| Supplied with | Webbing headstrap attached |
| Bottle fit | 4 litre Antahi Feeder bottle / Trusti bottle |
| XS size | Smaller breed or undersized calves under 25kg, hot purple |
| Other uses | Rehydration of animals up to 200kg, relief of free gas bloat |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
How to Use
- Check the tube, mouthpiece and safety tip for splits, cracks or wear before every use.
- Fill the Trusti or 4 litre Antahi Feeder bottle with colostrum, milk or rehydration fluid at the correct temperature.
- Restrain the calf gently, ideally standing, and hold the mouthpiece in place using the muzzle stop with one hand.
- Slide the tube through the mouthpiece so it passes around the throat tissues and into the oesophagus, using the calf size markers to judge depth.
- Fit the webbing headstrap to help hold the probe steady, attach the bottle and allow the fluid to flow.
- Remove the probe smoothly, then rinse and clean it thoroughly and allow it to dry before storage.
Tube feeding should only be carried out by someone trained in the technique. If you are unsure about an individual animal, seek veterinary advice. Browse more livestock and yard equipment in our stable and yard equipment collection.
FAQ
What is the Shoof Trusti Tuber Probe used for?
It is an oesophageal probe for tube feeding calves colostrum, milk or fluids. It can also be used to rehydrate animals up to 200kg and to relieve free gas bloat.
Which bottle does it fit?
It is for use with the 4 litre Antahi Feeder bottle and fits the same ergonomically designed Trusti bottle.
What size calf is the XS probe for?
The XS size is designed for smaller breed or undersized calves under 25kg. It is moulded in a hot purple colour so it can be easily told apart from the standard size.
Does the probe come with a headstrap?
Yes. The Generation 2 probe comes with a webbing headstrap attached.
How does it protect the calf during feeding?
The mouthpiece, flexible tube, specially designed safety tip and size markers work together so the tube finds its way gently around the delicate tissues of the throat, then flexes with the calf to avoid pressure points and injury.
How should I clean it?
Rinse and clean the probe thoroughly after each use and allow it to dry fully before storing. Replace it if any part becomes split, cracked or distorted.
About Shoof
Shoof is a New Zealand livestock equipment specialist, known for practical calf rearing, dairy and stockmanship tools used on farms around the world. The Trusti range is designed around real handling conditions, with animal welfare and single-person operation in mind.