Taming Cattle

Electric prodders for driving cows and cattle

Herding cows and cattle can be a real challenge. Especially when the herd of cattle stops or individual animals are to be separated from the group. Even if stubborn dairy cows and cattle do not want to come into the barn for milking in the evening, a (also cattle stun gun or cattle prodder) is an effective "persuasion aid".

At Agrarzone, you can buy professional prodders for at an affordable price. The prodders comply with the current animal welfare legislation and are specially designed for professional livestock husbandry. We clarify why a prodder is a sensible investment and which prodder is ideal for your farm in the following points:

1. What is a prodder used for?
2. Which prodder is right for my animals?
3. How does an electric prodder work?
4. What is the difference between a prodder and a stun gun?
5. What to look out for when buying a prodder

1. What is a prodder used for?

Prodders are used in livestock husbandry for a wide variety of purposes. A prodder basically fulfills two important tasks: safety and ease of work. If dairy cows do not want to come to the barn for the evening milking or if cattle are to be driven to a neighboring paddock, cattle prodder, thanks to light electric shocks, offer a little help in convincing the sometimes stubborn cattle and dairy cows.

are also well suited for loading cows. Ultimately, prodders also offer safety when handling large livestock, because cattle accidents are one of the most common injuries in everyday farming. In addition to , prodders are also used in livestock husbandry to drive sheep and pigs.

2. Which prodder is right for my animals?

There are prodders in different models to help you drive cattle, sheep, pigs, etc. Prodders are available in both a short and a long model. Which prodder is suitable for your animals depends primarily on the species and the size of the herd.

Cattle Prodder for a few animals: For a few cattle or like a flock of sheep suffices a short cattle prodder device such as the or the with a length of approx. 20 cm completely. A practical can optionally be purchased for this prodder model.

Cattle prodders for many animals: Long prodders are particularly suitable for driving a larger herd of cattle. Many cattle prodders such as the or the are also equipped with a driver extension so that some models can be extended up to approx. 100 cm. This is particularly helpful because you can keep the animals at a distance and reliably protect yourself from the livestock escaping.

3. How does an electric prodder work?

An cattle stun gun can be compared to a stun gun for self-defense. Both products work on the same principle: A cattle prod and a stun gun generate a high output voltage from a low battery voltage, which is discharged via two metal contacts on the front of the device.

If a cow comes into contact with the two metal contacts of a prodder at the same time, it receives an electric shock, which is unpleasant and urges the animal to move on. The electric shock emitted by a prodder is neither dangerous nor fatal for the animal.

4. What is the difference between a prodder and a stun gun?

In principle, a cattle stun gun is a classic stun gun, but the voltage level of a cattle prod is usually lower than that of a stun gun. The small electric shock gives the cattle an impulse to move on, while the stun gun is used for self-defense, stunned and incapacitated the opponent. In contrast to stun guns, cattle prodders do not have to be marked with a PTB test seal.

5. What to look out for when buying a prodder:

So that you can achieve the desired effect on your animals with your cattle prod and be able to operate it comfortably, there are a few points that you should consider before buying a cattle prod:

• Animal species: For herding sheep, goats and other small livestock, a short prodder like the is better to handle than a long model. For cattle or pigs, however, a long cattle prodder like the is used in agricultural practice.
  
• Number of animals: Do you have only a few animals such as a small flock of sheep, then a short prodder is absolutely sufficient. Small, handy, ergonomically shaped and with a belt holder: a short prodder is practical for everyday use. Long prodders are better suited for use with large herds. Thanks to the additional drive extension, long cattle driving devices reliably protect against livestock escaping.
  
• Battery: Our prodders have a low energy consumption and this has a positive effect on the service life of the battery. Thanks to the latest technology, the cattle prods available from Agrarzone have a significantly longer battery life than comparable models on the market.
  
• Performance: Some animals are less sensitive to electric shocks than other animals. That is why you can buy prodders with different voltages at Agrarzone. Normally a cattle prod with peak voltage is completely sufficient. For less sensitive and particularly stubborn cattle, however, we recommend using a cattle prod with maximum voltage.
  
• Water protection: In order for the cattle prod to guarantee the best performance with wet animals or changing temperature fluctuations, the cattle forcing device should be completely sealed against dirt, dust and aggressive vapors and be protected against water jets (IP45).
  
• Safety: When driving cattle, only use a device that complies with EU animal welfare legislation. Your own protection and the protection of your employees and animals must also be guaranteed. The control buttons for triggering the electric shock should therefore be attached to the handle in such a way that they cannot be accidentally activated. Some of the drover models that you can buy at Agrarzone are available with an on / off button. This prevents you from accidentally triggering the drover and electrocuting yourself, other people or animals.
  
• Stability: A good drover is made of a very sturdy material so that it cannot break if it falls from your hand on the ground during the drove. Ideally, the cattle prod is electronically operated, as this prevents mechanical wear and tear.

Your advantages in the Agrarzone shop:

Free returns: This applies to all parcel deliveries that are returned within 30 days. You can also return freight forwarded goods within 30 days. However, the costs for the return with forwarding delivery are to be borne by the customer.

No risk thanks to the 30-day money-back guarantee: If the product you have purchased is not the right one for you, you can return the item to us within 30 days of delivery without giving a reason. We will then refund you the full purchase price.

Fast delivery: For deliveries to Austria and Germany, you will receive your order within 1-3 working days.