Page 30 - 2021 Virtual Field Day

30 SPECIAL PUBLICATION Thursday March 18, 2021 .
VIRTUAL FIELD DAY

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WITH the landscape of imals, an open classing wall creating this product that an- Wayne and Lynley feel as- Combi Clamps have been
farming constantly evolving, for taking side samples, and imal experience and welfare sured in the knowledge that available through Nutrien Ag
farmers are often faced with a gadget holder for holding were fully accounted for. even their grandkids and Solutions (previously Land-
the question: "how can we The lack of noise equipment make the range By using black rubber to dogs will be safe when run- mark), making them more
make operations more pro- of tasks that this clamp can minimize noise and ensur- ning through the handler for accessible for Australian
ductive and pro table on is a key feature do, virtually endless. ing that animals were con- praise at the end of a job. customers.
e stance of the sheep
One of the most enjoyable
the farm?". of the manual also means that tasks can stantly visible to each other aspects of the business for of With the unpredictability
as they pass through the
eld days, it seems ap-
signers and owners, Wayne operation, as is be paired together, creating clamp, the ow of livestock Wayne and Lynley remains propriately timed that in late
and Lynley Co ey, to devel- the increased moretimelyand e ectiveop- into the clamp is increased getting feedback from cus- 2020 they expanded their
op the Combi Clamp, for the control and erations that allow farmers to while stress levels in the yard tomers. distribution to CRT stores, to
purpose of making on-farm work towards "prevention are decreased. " at is really what keeps meet the increased demand
practices more friendly and safety over the rather than intervention" for As well as this, every e ort us going because we know of handlers.
e cient for themselves and clamping action. their animals. has been made to reduce the we are helping so many People are still able to
their stock. Our customers attest to noise created by the clamp, farmers out there, whether access Wayne's depth of
e Combi Clamp sheep this, saying "they can be this being a key feature of the they are nearing retirement knowledge by contacting
handler provides an inno- much more proactive rather manual operation. and struggling physically, him on 1800 449 561.
vative alternative for com- hands-free operation and than reactive with their ani- e manual operation also or needing to intensify their Alternatively, there is a
pleting tasks like dagging, easy access to the animal. mal care, while also looking provides increased control farming practices without great range of videos and
drenching, weighing, and Optional extras like a lamb after their own bodies". and safety over the clamping breaking the bank." information available at
vaccinating through its wall for accessing smaller an- It was also important in action. For a number of years, www.combiclamp.com.au

CLEVER DESIGN: Wayne Coffey trims feet with both him and the ewe upright. The ewe is locked in the handler, leaving Wayne to move freely.
Combi Clamp is invaluable

THE Combi Clamp sheep along with this manual op- freely around the animal
handler is manually operat- eration, however, is that the until such time as they wish
ed, using only the operator's operator is restricted from to return to standing on the
body weight to clamp the moving around the animal. pressure plate.
sheep, making for an e ort- is indeed is a myth. e one-man operation
less catch, and hands-free e clever design of the and range of tasks this clamp
operation every time. clamp to include a locking can complete makes it in-
"If you can walk, you can bar, means that with one valuable. Customers say the
catch sheep in the Combi swift kick of the bar, the pres- Combi Clamp has just made
Clamp!" designer Wayne sure plate locks and stays sheep handling so much
Co ey said. put, with the sheep remain- easier, especially as the
One of the common mis- ing caught in the clamp. years are catching up with USER FRIENDLY: An easy one-person operation with man's best friend.
conceptions that comes So the operator can move their bodies.