Gripping Cuff
For anyone with a condition that has reduced hand function (e.g., arthritis, carpel tunnel, stroke, spinal injury), a Gripping Cuff is designed to allow him/her to now perform tasks and utilize tools or equipment items that otherwise would require a strong grip. Generally made of neoprene and/or leather and padded to reduce chaffing, the Cuff…
Read MoreHomemade Bag Gripping Aid
For one with limited hand strength, gripping to lift a bag with feed, fertilizer, mulch, grass clippings, etc., can be difficult. This Homemade Bag Gripping Aid may provide the solution. It involves inserting and twisting into the bag’s flexible lip a small ball (e.g., golf ball) or a stone, then tying it off with string…
Read MoreKestrel Heat Stress Monitors
The Kestrel DROP D1 and D2 can be used to monitor environmental conditions in a variety of settings where humans are active. The Kestrel Livestock Heat Stress Monitor can be hung anywhere the animals congregate. All monitors are designed to measure and record environmental conditions, including ambient temperature, relative humidity, dew point temperature, heat stress…
Read MorePortable Rotating Work Chute
Placed at the end of the chute alley, this Portable Rotating Work Chute, which turns a full 360 degrees, allows easier access to carry out a variety of ID- and health-related tasks (e.g., tagging, banding, hoof trimming, vaccinating, deworming). It features a self-catch headgate, multiple rotation locking points, two-side fold-in for secure clamping, plus tires…
Read MoreLamb/Kid Restraint
The Lamb/Kid Restraint, which consists of a size-adjustable holding tube and a work tray, is designed to make vaccinating, ear tagging, docking, castrating, etc., a one-person job. Simply sliding the animal into the tube frees both hands to perform whatever the task(s); the tray keeps supplies within easy reach. The device is available as either…
Read MorePowerNow Battery Powered Chainsaw
The lightweight (under 11 pounds), quiet-running PowerNow Battery Powered Chainsaw (Model CS300) starts without a pull-cord, needs no warm-up time, and runs only when the trigger is engaged. Its lithium-ion battery pack reportedly holds a charge for months, so the saw is always ready when needed. Its 16-inch cutting bar can handle up to 12-inch-diameter…
Read MoreBean Buggy Sprayer
Farmer City, IL, farmer Bob Yeagle (having quadriplegia) and his neighbor Kyle Kopp (whom Yeagle works for part-time) have modified a May-Wes “Wesley” series Bean Buggy Sprayer that Yeagle uses to spot-spray weeds around the farm. The buggy already came with electric start and hydrostatic drive—both necessary features for Yeagle. The two neighbors then (a)…
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