Warm, Washable
The Calf Coat is designed to ensure that it always remains perfectly positioned, whilst giving as much protection as possible from rain and cold. Simply slip the collar over the head, attach one leg strap, then attach the second looping it through the first (as with a horse rug).
Why Use Calf Coats?
- Cold and wet weather weakens a calf's immune system. Scours are especially prevalent during the winter months causing electrolyte loss and dehydration. Unwell calves recover much quicker and healthy calves will handle colder temperatures better when rugged with a Calf Coat.
- In a companion beef study, calves rugged during their first 118 days averaged nearly 38 pounds more than the unrugged control group.
- The National Dairy Heifer Evaluation Project, sponsored by NAHMS, reported retrospective data on 1,811 dairy farms and prospective surveillance data on 921 US dairy farms (anonymous, 1994) morbidity during the first 3 weeks of life was attributed to pneumonia (25%),
- Pneumonia has a significant impact on growth and productivity of calves, sufferers from chronic pneumonia seldom recover completely.
- Antibiotic therapy is often necessary and expensive but often yields disappointing results. Heat lamps are costly to run and only effective if the beast stays under it
How it Works
The fleece Calf Coat key properties are:
Thermally warm - helping animals maintain optimum warmth but wicking away excess heat.
Wicking/Drying - it is probably the most efficient wicking fabric on the market, being able to dry a totally wet race horse in less than 15 minutes or a spaniel in less than 30 minutes - fantastic for drying newborn calves.
Washable - Equafleece garments wash easily at 40° in normal detergent and disinfectant, requiring no or minimal drying and never need re-proofing.
The 100% polyester velour construction creates air pockets that trap air and retain body heat. Unlike less expensive fleece fabrics, Polartec® fabrics maintain their insulating ability and non-pilling appearance after repeated laundering.
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