Norbco Headlocks
Norbco headlocks for sale at Schmidt Building and Equipment
Norbco HD Pro Headlocks
Providing a comprehensive range of feedline equipment crucial for the daily management of your herd, Norbco HD Pro Headlocks ensure a stress-free environment for both cows and employees. The professional series headlocks offer unmatched in-the-pen cow management, enhancing efficiency and safety.
For farms with dedicated cow management areas outside the pen, additional options such as Slant Bar Panel or Feedrail present more economical solutions.
Norbco Headlocks Key Features:
- Preferred Choice: HD Pro Headlocks are the go-to choice for some of the largest dairies globally.
- Latest Design: Featuring the latest design improvements, these headlocks enhance the efficiency of handling cattle safely, reducing stress on the animals.
- Operational Efficiency: They streamline day-to-day operations like breeding, vaccination, and various herd management tasks.
Norbco offers feedline solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of your dairy. Click here for a quote.
Description
Norbco Headlocks: Efficient and Safe Herd Management Solutions
Norbco Cattle Headlocks, available at Schmidt Building and Equipment, provide top-tier feedline equipment essential for the daily management of dairy herds. Designed for operational efficiency, these headlocks ensure a stress-free environment for both cows and farm employees. The HD Pro Headlocks series offers industry-leading in-the-pen cow management, improving both safety and productivity during routine tasks like breeding, vaccination, and herd health checks.
For farms that manage cows outside the pen, Norbco also offers Slant Bar Panels and Feedrails—cost-effective solutions for streamlined operations.
Key Features of Norbco Cattle Headlocks
- Industry Preferred: The HD Pro Headlocks are trusted by some of the largest dairies worldwide, recognized for their durability and efficiency.
- Advanced Design: Featuring latest design improvements, these headlocks improve the safe handling of cattle, reducing stress for animals and ensuring a calmer feeding experience.
- Optimized for Daily Tasks: Ideal for routine operations like breeding, vaccinations, and herd management, providing quick and secure handling.
- Durable Latch Assembly: The latch system is mounted on the main frame, eliminating excessive wear by preventing latch movement with the swing arm.
- Wide Openings for Comfort: Each headlock offers a generous 17″ opening, allowing cows to enter comfortably and easily.
- Versatile Installation Options: Can be mounted on square or round posts, steel or wood, mini I-beams, or installed in a vertical or tip-out position.
- Secure Lock-Up Position: In the “Lock-Up” position, cows are positively latched, ensuring secure containment during management activities.
- Selective Animal Retention: An optional swing bar extension allows for the retention of individual animals after releasing others, simplifying selective management.
Why Choose Norbco?
- Global Preference: Chosen by leading dairy farms around the world for superior cow control and operational efficiency.
- Improved Cow Welfare: Designed to reduce animal stress, ensuring calmer behavior during feeding and handling.
- Long-Lasting Durability: The heavy-duty latch design minimizes wear, providing years of reliable use in demanding dairy environments.
- Flexible Installation: Compatible with a variety of mounting options, making it suitable for new construction or retrofit projects.
- Efficient Herd Management: Streamlines daily herd operations by providing safe and secure cow handling, improving overall farm productivity.
Applications of Cattle Headlocks
- Dairy Herd Management
- Routine Veterinary Procedures (vaccination, breeding, examinations)
- Feeding Control and Safety
- New Dairy Facility Installations
- Retrofit Projects in Existing Operations
Click here to learn how Norbco HD Pro Headlocks can improve your herd management practices and enhance your farm’s success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are Cattle Headlocks used for?
A: Cattle Headlocks are designed to provide safe and efficient cow management, allowing farmers to handle their herd during daily operations such as feeding, breeding, and veterinary procedures. The secure locking mechanism ensures animals remain safely in place, improving operational efficiency and reducing stress for both cows and workers.
Q: What makes Norbco HD Pro Headlocks different from other headlock systems?
A: Norbco brand headlocks feature a wide 17″ opening, allowing cows to enter comfortably. The latch assembly is mounted on the main frame, preventing wear and extending the product’s lifespan. Additionally, the system’s design reduces stress on the herd while streamlining tasks like vaccinations and breeding.
Q: What’s the difference between Slant Bar Feeder Panels and Cattle Headlocks?
A: Slant Bar Panels allow cattle to freely move their heads in and out while eating, providing simple, open-access feeding with some separation to reduce competition. Cattle Headlocks, on the other hand, secure animals in place during feeding, making it easier for handling tasks like health checks, vaccinations, and artificial insemination (AI). While slant bars are more economical and low-maintenance, headlocks offer better control and management during feeding.
Q: Can Norbco Cattle Headlocks be installed in existing dairy barns?
A: Yes, Norbco Cattle Headlocks are highly versatile and can be mounted on various post types, including square, round, steel, and wood. They are suitable for both new installations and retrofitting existing dairy facilities.
Q: How do Cattle Headlocks improve herd management?
A: By securely latching cows in place, cattle headlocks make tasks like breeding, health checks, and vaccinations more manageable and efficient. The optional swing bar extension also allows farmers to retain specific animals while releasing others, streamlining herd management processes.
Q: Is Norbco’s quality durable and long-lasting?
A: Absolutely. The heavy-duty latch design minimizes wear, while the robust construction ensures durability even in demanding dairy environments. The latch system’s design eliminates movement with the swing arm, reducing maintenance needs and extending product life.
Q: How do Cattle Headlocks benefit cow welfare?
A: The wide entry space and stress-reducing design ensure cows can feed and rest comfortably. By lowering stress levels during handling, Norbco headlocks contribute to better overall herd health and increased productivity.
Q: Are there additional accessories available with Norbco HD Pro Headlocks?
A: Yes. An optional swing bar extension allows farmers to retain individual cows after releasing the rest of the herd, providing more flexibility in daily management tasks.
Q: Why should I choose Norbco for my dairy farm?
A: Norbco makes good quality headlocks. Norbco – Watkins, MN and their equipment is trusted by some of the world’s largest dairies due to their superior durability, flexibility, and efficiency. With user-friendly features and a design that promotes animal welfare, they offer a practical solution for improving herd management and operational productivity.
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