CALF_News_Oct_Nov_2018

17 CALF News • October | November 2018 • www.calfnews.net Ramsey stressed that his chutes were among the safest on the market, for cattle and people alike. He also serves as a dealer for WW Livestock Systems. WW Livestock Systems Casey Ledbetter from Missouri showed me the most recent version of the WWHydraulic Calf Table. Truly a back-saving marvel, the table can handle calves weighing up to 650 pounds. It can be portable and can be used with scales underneath. On the market for only the past eight months, it was tested exten- sively on a large Florida cattle operation. Ledbetter explained that a total of six designs were tried at the southern cow outfit, and the resulting chute is the unit that best survived the test. Easy to use and safe, options include a hydraulic leg puller for bull calves. It comes with a standard tray for vaccine, knives and other equipment. The tray sits on a boom that swings to the most convenient place for workers. Hydraulics move as well, making adjustments easy in any loca- tion. There is access to the neck for appropriate vaccination. The outfit, without power unit, retails for $5,200. Ramsey Ranch supply of Bassett is a local dealer. Continued on page 20  Alan Ramsey demonstrates an Arrowquip Manual Squeeze Chute – a simple, quiet and safe option. With over 60 years in the animal iden- tification business, we’ve been involved in some of the most import- ant technology advances in our industry: from laser-ink marking to electronic ID and from DNA tissue collection to our venture with animal health monitoring. We provide the tools to manage cattle in more ways than ever before. 800.989.8247 • www.allflexusa.com Continued on page 20  Casey Ledbetter displays the new WW Hydraulic Calf Cradle, on the market for less than a year.