Why the RPM Air Calf Cradle is a Game Changer for Calf Handling?

Raising healthy and obedient calves is essential for future cattle operations and beef production. Providing a safe environment in these early stages ensures that you produce a healthy herd from the very beginning. 

How can you calm down the rest of the herd if you’re running behind and wrestling a calf? Manual labour takes a physical toll on the operator and the animal as well. What if this could be automated while you stay at a safe distance from the stubborn calves? It’s possible with proper calf management equipment. One such piece of equipment is the air calf cradle.  

Let’s dive into the pneumatic power of the Air Calf Cradle and understand how it is becoming the gold standard equipment in Australia. 

What is The Pneumatic Advantage 

Calves get easily spooked when metal doors or levers clang. This can cause panic and chaos, and the calf might hurt itself or the operator. Traditional cradles make loud noise when closing and opening, whereas an air calf cradle does not. The pneumatic system muffles that sound, making sure that the calf is calm when secured. 

Imagine you have a yard full of young calves that need to be vaccinated and branded. On a manual setup your arm starts burning after a few heads. And each calf gets more and more spooked as you move ahead one by one. But, with an air-controlled system, you only have to control buttons/valves, and the equipment does the rest with noiseless movements. The speed isn’t just for finishing the day early; it is also to ensure the animal is not under stress for too long. 

Reducing Operator Fatigue and Injury 

The bigger the herd, the bigger the strain your arm and shoulders experience. Repetitive manual locking poses injury risk as well. But if we remove the physical effort then it’s all about guiding the calf to the cradle and doing the branding process on a calm and secure animal.  

The air cradle is easy to operate, making the job accessible and safe for anyone. You will not need a team to hold down the calf. 

Why RPM Rural is the Trusted Choice 

At RPM Livestock Equipment we have always believed that the right gear should do the heavy lifting for you. We are not some outsiders who don’t know about the land or the cattle. RPM has years of experience in the cattle-handling industry on Australian grounds, which is why we live the lifestyle.  

We don’t just build equipment; we provide solutions for everyday livestock management. Our range of cattle and calf handling equipment are made rugged for the Australian environment.  

The air calf cradle is made to focus on precision timing rather than brute strength. 

Our Thoughts - Invest in a Smoother Operation 

Shifting to air-powered handling might seem a luxury, but this is what efficient and modern cattle handling looks like. The RPM Air Calf Cradle is a commitment to a safer, faster, and more humane way of working. Rusty equipment that’s barely doing the job on site OR a high-end pneumatic cradle that is easy to operate and maintain - the choice is yours. 

And if you are ready for smooth everyday operations, reach out to the RPM Livestock Handling team today!