Australian Cattle Backrubs Backrubber 2m Self Oiling
- Suitable for
- Cattle, horses
AC Backrubs are high quality backrubs for cattle and horses. They are made from super absorbent jute, robust continuous nylon braid and each rub has 1 m of 6 mm HD gal chain on each end. Self-feeding backrubs include clamp and tap.
The backrub is a tool to apply a fly management solution to livestock. The backrubs need to be pre-soaked with a fly management solution of your choice before use. The backrub allows the fly control solution to be applied to the cattle as they rub themselves against the backrub.
Benefits of using backrubs
- Reduces labour cost
- No need to muster to re-treat your cattle
- Easy to install and relocate
- Keeps the fly population low
- Cattle can treat themselves on demand in the paddock
- Lower treatment cost per animal
- Easily accommodates fluctuating herd sizes
- Capital outlay is quickly recouped by maintaining cattle quality
Common Questions
How do self-feeding backrubs work?
The backrub allows the fly control solution to be applied to the cattle as they rub themselves against the backrub. Cattle can treat themselves on demand in the paddock.
What animals are these backrubs suitable for?
AC Backrubs are high quality backrubs for cattle and horses.
What's included with the backrub?
Self-feeding backrubs include clamp and tap, and each rub has 1 m of 6 mm HD gal chain on each end. They are made from super absorbent jute and robust continuous nylon braid.
What oil should I use in the backrub?
AC Backrubs only recommend their purpose-made backrub oils – AC Backrub Oil or AC Backrub Oil Xtra. AC Backrub Oil is a carrier oil to be used in conjunction with an APVMA registered buffalo fly control product; it is not effective on its own.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, but freight on this product is quoted individually rather than calculated at checkout. Because of its size, weight or bulk we need to arrange delivery and confirm the cost with you before dispatch. It is also available for local delivery or Click and Collect from our Gympie store. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au and we will quote freight to your address.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.