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The Invention of "the Portable Cattle Crush"
K. Yoshino
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We invented the portable for easy operation under any circumstances without assistance.
This portable cattle crush net weight is 150 kg. A wide abdominal belt is attached to the two manual gears on the upper frame.
The operation of the portable cattle crush is quite simple. When the front part of the device is lifted about 30 degrees, the center of the gravity shifts toward the rear wheels, and the entire crush is balanced nicely. At this point, it can be moved around with high stability.
For treatment, an injured cow is first tethered to the nearby stanchion or the post (Fig. 1). Then, the portable cattle crush can be moved toward the animal from their rear end (Fig. 2, 3, 4). Cows usually become tense and try to move backward, but rarely move sideways (Fig. 5). Next, the abdominal belt (80 cm wide) must be connected to the gears, to lift the animal's weight of approximately 300 ...
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