Tether Rope: Tear Resistant Ropes for Transport and Barn
Strong livestock transport ropes in jute PP and sisal PP. Quick to knot, quick to release and strong enough for full grown cattle.
Kerbl Livestock Transport Rope with Large Loop, Pack of 5, 320 cm
Regular price: €12.65
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Kerbl Livestock Transport Rope, Small Loop, Blue/White, 3.2 m
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Kerbl Livestock Transport Rope Large Loop, Jute-PP, 320 cm (5 pcs)
Regular price: €12.65
Tether Rope: Tied Fast, Released Fast
When things have to move quickly, a rope is the simplest answer. You lay it around a manger bar or ring in seconds, it holds securely, and it is open again just as fast. At Agrarzone you will find livestock transport ropes in 320 cm length and 12 mm thickness, plus shorter versions for calves and longer bull ropes for heavy animals.
Material and grip
The ropes come as jute PP and as sisal PP. Both combine natural fibre with polypropylene. The natural fibre keeps the rope grippy so the knot does not work itself loose, while the polypropylene supplies the tensile strength and makes the rope less sensitive to moisture. In the hand that is a noticeable difference to pure synthetic rope, which tends to slip through your fingers under load and turns slick when wet. Jute PP feels a touch softer, sisal PP stays a little stiffer and keeps its shape longer.
Choosing loop and length
The ropes are available with a large or small loop. The large loop goes easily over a manger bar or through a ring so you can pull the rope through, even wearing gloves. The small loop is more compact and useful when the rope should sit close to the head. For calves, 180 cm at 8 mm is enough, full grown cattle take the 320 cm version, and bulls get the 350 cm version with the extra reserve they need. If several people work with the same ropes, keep the calf ropes on a separate hook so nobody grabs the wrong one in a hurry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which knot works best for tying up?
A knot that opens with one pull on the loose end is the common choice. That way you can free the animal immediately in an emergency without hunting for a knife.
How do I look after a tether rope?
Hang it up to dry after use and never coil it away wet. Natural fibre content will otherwise go mouldy and the rope loses strength.
When should I replace a rope?
As soon as individual strands are chafed, the surface goes fuzzy or the rope feels noticeably thinner in one spot. With heavy animals it is better to swap a season too early than once too late.
Livestock Transport Ropes for Cattle and Calves
A good tether rope is grippy, tear resistant and still opens with cold fingers. The ropes at Agrarzone combine natural fibre with polypropylene, usually as jute PP or sisal PP. That keeps the surface rough enough for the knot to hold and at the same time gives you the tensile strength a full grown animal demands. The standard length of 320 cm at 12 mm thickness suits most situations in the barn and on the trailer. For calves there are shorter ropes at 180 cm and 8 mm, for bulls longer versions at 3.50 m. Whether you choose the large or the small loop depends on how you fasten the rope. The large loop goes easily over the manger bar, the small one is more compact and keeps the head closer to the feed table. Hang the rope up to dry after use and it will serve you for many seasons.