Daisy Lifter cow sling, standard

Description

A sling for lifting and supporting a down cow, for example after a hard calving or an injury. It holds her over a large area of the body, so there's less pressure on any one spot. The rear straps have cam-lock buckles to adjust the fit; the front straps don't adjust.

Roll the cow onto the sling, hook it to the loader and fit the straps: the rear straps go between the udder and the legs, and the front straps cross over the neck. Adjust the rear straps before and during the lift.

The hooks must go over a round bar, no more than 70 cm apart, for a straight lift. A square or flat fork, like a pallet lifter's, can spread the hooks. Don't leave a cow in the sling unattended for long, check the straps aren't hurting her, and talk to your vet about her care.

This standard size suits medium dairy breeds up to a medium-sized Holstein. The maker recommends the larger size for cows over about 700 kg. The maximum lift load is 1,000 kg.

Specifications

Type	Cow lifting sling
Size	Standard (medium dairy breeds)
Maximum lift load	1,000 kg
Lifts from	Front loader, hooks over a round bar
Includes	Sling with brisket support and seat pad, front and rear straps, carry bag