{"product_id":"mbar-calf-feeder-10-compartment","title":"MBAR CALF FEEDER 10 COMPARTMENT 70L MILKBAR 912400","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-68\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eMilk Bar™ 10 Compartment\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-69\"\u003eProduct Code: 912400\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-70\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eBeing 11kg we’ve thought hard about how to make this bigger feeder easy to use for most people.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-71\"\u003eThe cut out at the front and the rear ledge lets you pull the front of the feeder up and away from the calves. This makes lifting the feeder off the rail much easier to reduce back strain.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-72\"\u003eFitted with sturdy aluminium hooks. The hooks are predrilled so you can adjust them to sit on gates of 25mm - 32mm.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-73\"\u003eWith larger groups of calves, using controlled flow Milk Bar™ Teats reduces cross suckling and stomach upsets to reduce your management time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-74\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHow to use\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-75\"\u003eUsing a screw driver, adjust the aluminium hooks to fit your gate.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-76\"\u003eFill with milk and leave the calves to it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-77\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTo give your calves the best drinking position, hang the feeder on a rail around 90 - 100 cm high. This puts the teat at 60cm which is the optimum height for calves and helps the oesophageal groove to close and milk to bypass the rumen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-78\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHow do I change my teats?\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-79\"\u003eMilk Bar™ Teats have a pull through design to sit snugly against the feeder wall for optimum hygiene. However, while this is the most hygienic system, it can also be difficult to change teats!\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-80\"\u003eUse a Teat Tool: This is by far the easiest method. The purpose designed Teat Tool plucks the teat from the feeder with minimal effort in seconds.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-81\"\u003ePull the teats out by hand: When removing by hand, make sure to either pull the teat directly down or up. If you try to pull the teat straight out, it will be a tough job!\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-82\"\u003eCut the teats out: Make sure the blade is sharp and you use the knife away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-83\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eBe sure to check the teat alignment is correct and the slit is vertical!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-84\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eCleaning\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-85\"\u003eMilk is a difficult substance to clean off of surfaces. You need hot water to remove the fat, but the heat can bake the protein onto the surface. Using warm water to get rid of the protein leaves a film of fat. When fats and proteins stick to the surface of equipment, they form a biofilm, a nutrient-rich layer in which bacteria grow.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-86\"\u003eThe biofilm protects bacteria from the cleaning process and results in equipment that appears clean but has bacteria on the surface. The cleaning process not only needs to remove fat and protein from surfaces but prevent the formation of a biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-87\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eMade from renewable, high quality natural rubber, Milk Bar™ Teats are kinder to the environment. Natural rubber absorbs the milk fat and protein which can cause the teats to become softer and start to drip. The milk flow can become faster, decreasing calf performance.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-88\"\u003eRecommended cleaning: Use Milk Bar™ Detergent, a dishwashing detergent, or any other non-chlorine\/ chloride dairy detergent twice a week. Important! Chlorine\/chloride based dairy detergents degrade natural rubber which reduces teat performance and voids any warranty.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-89\"\u003e1. Rinse your teats with water.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-90\"\u003e2. Use a gentle detergent, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use Chlorine\/chloride based dairy detergents!\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-91\"\u003e3. Using a brush, lightly scrub the outside of the teats making sure to bend the teats. By bending the teats, any milk gets pushed back inside the feeder so the detergent can make contact with the inside of the teat wall.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-92\"\u003e4. Rinse clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-93\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFAQs\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-94\"\u003eThe Milk Bar™ 10 Compartment comes with the teats and hooks fitted and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-95\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eVolume: 2.5L ea\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-96\"\u003eTotal Volume: 70L\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-97\"\u003eWeight: 11kg\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-98\"\u003eLength: 1.13m\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-99\"\u003eHeight: 430mm\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-100\"\u003eWidth: 480mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-101\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eWarranty: The feeder has a two year warranty with proof of purchase.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-102\"\u003eThe warranty does not apply to consumable parts (teats and hooks).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-103\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eMade from food grade polyethylene and U.V Stabilised for long life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGRM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48630006841586,"sku":"912400","price":349.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/912400.png?v=1767502476","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/mbar-calf-feeder-10-compartment","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}