Question: We are trying to source a mechanical cow for horse training purposes and would like to know if you know where we can find one of these or instructions to make one . |
Answer: Hi Janelle, my name is Bill Cox, one of the principals of the 'Udder Cutter', and I would like to provide you with some information on mechanical cows. There are 3 or 4 primary manufacturers in Australia. Like our product, I would consider all of them to be of reasonable quality. Your choice will come down to the finer options available with the various products. I am unable to define these options on other products, however in regards to the 'Udder Cutter', I can advise that the following are our features:- 1. A remote control that fits easily in the palm of your hand with NO trailing wires.
You also asked where to find the instructions on manufacturing one. I don't think there is any quick answer for this. The trick is an electronic system that will reverse the direction. The quick answer is a 3 phase motor, so by reversing polarity, you achieve your change in direction. Then how do you get 3 phases out of a standard residential supply, which is 240 volts single phase. Well the answer only becomes more complicated from there.
You can contact our sales team on 07 54635984. ask for Kent. The other brands available are Robocutter from Nijawa Pastoral 07 32455784, Wazz-a-cowcutta 0418 883 022, Port-a-cut 0428 288 311, Clayton Cow (Gympie area), and Cowcutta in Tasmania 03 62396197
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Question: I found your article quite interesting on the bison. In my situation I don't get to work cattle on a regular basis and the Bison sound as if they could work for me. Would you be able to supply me with contacts who may have some for sale. Also it mentioned that they can be trained to a pattern so to speak but can they be retrained? If you could help with this it would be greatly appreciated Wilba Thornberry (area 7 snaffle bit beginner) |
Answer: We here at Beetoomba Bison have bison for sale and can be contacted on 02 6077 5219 or by email bison@corry.albury.net.au. We have approx 150 head here and always have stock for sale. As for the training of the bison, the ones that leave here are livestock straight from the paddock that are excess to our breeding needs,. They have not been trained in any way when they are received from us. The cutting horse trainers do get them to work quite successfully to a set pattern and like the qualities the bison offer over regular cattle. I would not know if they are retrainable. You would have to ask cutters who use them how adaptable they can be. Ashley & Deanne Brown
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