MADE IN USA.
SPECIFICATION: The handle on this twitch is constructed with a quality hardwood.
27" in length, with flat sides measuring 1 ½" x ½" . A nickel plated steel twist chain is attached at one end of twitch. The average chain length is 14" overall creating a 7" loop.
The chain is attached to the handle with a heavy duty steel rivet placed through a seamless head cap. The head cap is a high quality nickel plated finish and rolled over at the chain attachment end for safety operation. OBJECTIVE: To aid in the humane control of a horse by applying constant pressure to the upper lip, therefore restricting an animal’s movement.
APPLICATION: To subdue a horse, place one hand through the chain and spread your fingers and thumb to form a loop in the chain, while grasping the handle with your other hand. Grasp the forward part of the horse’s upper lip with your open fingers and thumb and slide the chain over your fingers and thumb to place around the upper lip. Twist the handle until the chain is tight around the upper lip and release your grip of the upper lip with your fingers and thumb. Continue applying pressure on the upper lip until the animal is ready to be released, reverse the twist on the chain and pull the twitch away from the animal with caution so as not to frighten the animal. Extreme caution should be exercised when operating a twitch. Injury may occur to the horse or operator if struck by the twitch.
Item #: 23225
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This Barnes type dehorner has 14 gauge high grade tubular steel handles, 17" in length with rubber grip handles. The heads are manufactured with high grade steel to aid in the prevention of oxidation and both the heads and handles are nickel plated to aid in the same. The heads are heat treated and attached to the handles with steel rivets. OBJECTIVE: To eliminate the growth of horns which can be a danger as animals mature. In most breeds, it reduces the live market value when horns are present.
APPLICATION: The Barnes type dehorners are an excellent tool for calves at weaning time (4-6 months of age) up to about one (1) year of age. If you are dehorning during fly season, or another vector type insect season, you need to have a fly spray or antiseptic available. The instruments to have at your disposal might be artery forceps, hemostats or surgical clamps. Many times, when the cattle are dehorned, the artery is clasped between the thumb and forefinger, twisted and held for a few seconds, released and returned back into the cranium. Check to make sure the bleeding is halted before releasing the animal. Apply any antiseptic at this time. If bleeding persists, consult a veterinarian.
Item #: CI-600
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