Clipper: Smooth Clipping for the Barn

Clipper: Fast and Clean Clipping for Cattle

When the grazing season is over and the herd moves into the closed, warm barn, the thick winter coat quickly becomes a burden for cattle. The animals start to sweat, which drastically increases their susceptibility to pneumonia. In addition, lice and mites particularly like to nest in damp, long hair. With a powerful clipper, you effectively prevent these problems and noticeably improve the barn climate.

The Right Tool for Clipping

The dense, often heavily soiled cattle coat demands a lot from the machine. Here is what matters when making your choice:

• Pulling Power: To ensure the machine does not get stuck at the smallest patch of manure in the coat, it needs a strong motor that keeps the speed constant even under load.
• Sharp Clipping Blades: High-quality stainless steel blades glide cleanly through the hair without pulling. This greatly reduces stress for the animal.
• Good Ergonomics: Anyone who clips dozens of cows in a row feels it in their wrists and forearms. A slim housing and balanced weight distribution prevent fatigue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why shouldn't the machine get hot while clipping?
A clipper that is too hot is extremely uncomfortable for the cattle and can lead to minor burns on the skin. Furthermore, hot blades wear out much faster. Regular oiling and intelligent motor cooling are therefore mandatory.

Should I clip the whole cow or just partially?
That depends on the barn and the breed. On many farms, strip clipping on the back has proven successful, allowing excess heat to escape upwards. Full-body clipping is usually only necessary in cases of severe parasite infestation or in very warm barns.