Commonly used during calving emergencies, assisted deliveries, and difficult presentations, the Vink Calf Puller is designed to reduce risk, improve control, and support better outcomes during one of the most critical moments in herd management.

Once ropes are attached to the calf’s legs, the lever mechanism allows the handler to apply steady traction. This design supports a more natural pull direction—helping align force with the cow’s anatomy and reducing unnecessary strain.

Basic use steps:

1. Position the rump-frame securely over the cow’s hindquarters
2. Attach ropes to the calf’s front legs (or as directed by calving protocol)
3. Engage the pulling mechanism slowly and in sync with contractions
4. Adjust pulling direction for presentation (normal or posterior)
5. Use the quick-release function if complications arise

The system is designed to allow controlled, incremental pulling and immediate release when needed, giving producers more control during unpredictable calving situations. Replacement parts sold separately.

Cow Start Complete is formulated to address the three biggest fresh cow challenges:

• Calcium recovery
• Immune function
• Energy status

Benefits of Cow Start Complete

• Supports blood calcium levels
• Delivers a sustained release of calcium to help maintain normal blood calcium levels through the critical first 48 hours after calving.
• Helps reduce transition challenges
• Fewer common post-partum issues including ketosis, retained placenta, uterine infections, displaced abomasum, and clinical milk fever.
• Improves milk production and maintains stronger performance through early lacation
• Promotes better fertility
• Helps maintain body condition
• Feeding directions

FerAppease was developed to help cattle respond more effectively to these unavoidable management and physiological stressors. The active ingredient is a synthetic analogue of Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (mBAS), a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of the mammary gland that creates an appeasing effect in cattle. When FerAppease is applied topically, the mBAS analogue is assimilated through the vomeronasal organ, helping decrease threat perception and the resulting stress response.

Research has demonstrated benefits in both dairy and beef cattle. Dairy studies have shown improvements in pregnancy rates, reductions in metritis and morbidity, and improved fresh cow performance. Beef research has demonstrated improvements in weight gain and carcass value when cattle are managed through stressful production events.

FerAppease can be used throughout the production cycle to help cattle maintain performance when exposed to stressors that commonly impact profitability.

Common dairy cattle applications

• Artificial insemination (AI)
• Fresh cows and transition cows
• Calving first-lactation animals
• Dry-off
• Vaccination programs
• Hoof trimming
• Group changes and commingling
• Transportation
• Weaning and calf transitions

Common beef cattle applications

• Weaning
• Transportation
• Vaccination
• Castration
• Branding
• Dehorning
• Commingling
• Receiving cattle
• Backgrounding and feedlot entry
• Breeding season managemen

• Non-caustic calcium bolus. Very well tolerated by membranes – no irritation of the mouth, esophagus and rumen.
• Provides very high levels of fast and slow availability calcium (45.5 g) and vitamin D3 (50,000 I.E.) per bolus!
• Calcium sources have varying release rates to supply the cow evenly with calcium.
• Does not contain caustic calcium chloride.
• Easy application and economical. One bolus per dose is enough!

BioFresh Gel helps restore balance by delivering a concentrated combination of:

• Beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria
• Live yeast cultures
• Digestive enzymes
• Specialized fermentation extracts
• Vitamins A, D3, E, and B-complex nutrients

This multi-pathway approach supports both rumen function and whole-animal recovery, helping cattle return to feed faster.

How BioFresh Microbial Gel works

BioFresh supports digestive recovery by:

• Re-establishing beneficial rumen and intestinal microbes
• Enhancing fiber and starch digestion via enzyme activity
• Supporting nutrient absorption and gut lining integrity
• Promoting stable rumen fermentation during transition stress
• Supporting immune response during metabolic stress periods

Unlike simple probiotic products, BioFresh combines microbes + enzymes + vitamins + fermentation nutrients for a broader physiological response.

When to use BioFresh Microbial Gel

Recommended for dairy and beef cattle during:

• Calving and fresh cow transition
• Receiving cattle and feedlot arrival
• Shipping or transport stress
• Weaning and diet changes
• Off-feed or reduced intake events
• Post-treatment or recovery support
• Weather-related stress events

Performance support in the critical first 72 hours

Producers commonly use BioFresh Gel when rapid intervention is needed. Field and research summaries report:

• Faster return to feed intake
• Improved rumination activity
• Reduced digestive upset during transition
• Improved overall recovery response in stressed cattle

Low blood calcium, even in cows that do not show visible signs of milk fever, can negatively affect muscle function, immune response, feed intake, and overall transition performance. Bovikalc is commonly used in multiparous cows, high-producing cows, Jerseys, and animals with a history of hypocalcemia or other transition challenges.

As part of a comprehensive fresh cow program, Bovikalc helps dairy producers support smoother transitions, maintain cow health, and promote strong starts to lactation.

• Fast calcium availability providing calcium chloride, which is rapidly absorbed to support blood calcium levels immediately after calving.
• Extended calcium support providing calcium sulfate which provides a slower release to help sustain calcium availability.
• Supports transition success by supporting muscle function, feed intake, immune response, uterine contractions, and milk production.
• Fat-coated bolus is designed for safe handling and easier delivery.
• Can be used alongside negative DCAD transition diets to provide added calcium support after calving.

Constructed from heavy-duty nylon webbing with high tensile strength and stainless-steel hardware, Cow Cuff Links are built for repeated use in dairy and beef environments. The design eliminates reliance on temporary fastening methods, offering a more durable and consistent restraint solution.

This system is commonly used during milking, veterinary treatment, hoof trimming, reproductive work, and post-calving monitoring, where controlled animal movement improves both safety and efficiency.

The adjustable version allows producers to modify leg spacing for a customized fit across a wide range of cattle sizes, making it ideal for mixed herds or multi-purpose use. The non-adjustable version provides a fixed fit designed for consistent, fast application in routine handling situations where speed and simplicity are priorities.

Beyond routine handling, Cow Cuff Links are especially useful in slippery flooring conditions, fresh cow monitoring, or any situation where cow movement needs to be safely limited to reduce risk to both animal and handler.