{"product_id":"mbar-calf-feeder-compartment-milkbar","title":"MBAR CALF FEEDER 5 COMPARTMENT 30L MILKBAR 912300","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-105\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eMilk Bar™ 5 Compartment\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-106\"\u003eProduct Code: 912300\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-107\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eThe size makes this feeder the best seller in the compartment feeder range. Great for group hutches, the feeder interstacks so you can carry as many as you need.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-108\"\u003eFitted with Ezi Lock Hooks which secure the feeder to any rail or gate up to 75mm wide. When your finished feeding, flip the feeder out to fully drain and protect the teats from the calves.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-109\"\u003eCompartments hold 2.5L and the overall volume is 30L.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-110\"\u003eFitted with Milk Bar™ Teats to increase lactose absorption and reduce dialarhoea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-111\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHow to use\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-112\"\u003eWith Ezi Lock Hooks you can hang this feeder on anything from wooden rails to hutch gates.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-113\"\u003eSimply hang the feeder in place, lock the hooks and fill with milk.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-114\"\u003eAfter feeding you can either remove the feeder, or flip it upside down until the next feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-115\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTo give your calves the best drinking position, hang the feeder on a rail around 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-116\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHow do I change my teats?\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-117\"\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-118\"\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-119\"\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-120\"\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-121\" 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-122\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eCleaning\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-123\"\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-124\"\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-125\" 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-126\"\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-127\"\u003e1. Rinse your teats with water.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-128\"\u003e2. Use a gentle detergent, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use Chlorine\/chloride based dairy detergents!\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-129\"\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-130\"\u003e4. Rinse clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-131\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFAQs\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-132\"\u003eThe Milk Bar™ 5 Compartment comes with the teats and hooks fitted and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-133\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eVolume: 2.5L ea\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-134\"\u003eTotal Volume: 30L\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-135\"\u003eWeight: 4.5kg\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-136\"\u003eLength: 850mm\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-137\"\u003eHeight: 390mm\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-138\"\u003eWidth: 300mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-139\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eWarranty: The feeder has a two year warranty with proof of purchase.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-140\"\u003eThe warranty does not apply to consumable parts (teats and hooks).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-141\" 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":48630006874354,"sku":"912300","price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/912300.png?v=1767502503","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/mbar-calf-feeder-compartment-milkbar","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}