Versatile temporary animal marking solution.
Quick Straps offer a fast and efficient animal identification system for on the farm. Shoof Quick Straps are designed for easy application and one-handed removal, featuring a single-button release that makes marking animals straightforward and efficient.
Individual Identification
Quick Straps allow farmers to easily and quickly identify individual cows in a herd and to communicate efficiently with staff. This is particularly important in dairy farming where monitoring health, production, and reproductive status for each cow is crucial.
Record Keeping
By marking cows with Quick Straps, farmers can link the tag number to detailed records about the cow’s health, milking performance, feeding habits, and any treatments or interventions, helping in herd management. Our Quick Straps feature a large, textured surface suitable for writing, accommodating larger fetlock sizes for various animal types.
Breeding and Health Tracking
Our Quick Straps come in 6 distinct colours so they can be used to indicate specific breeding cycles, health conditions, or treatments, allowing the farmer to manage reproduction and medical care more effectively.
Easier Sorting
In large herds, Quick Straps help farm workers sort cows for various activities, such as milking, treatment, or moving between pastures.
Disease Control
In the case of disease outbreaks, Quick Straps help identify and isolate infected or at-risk cows, making herd management more efficient.
Effortless Application
Shoof Quick Straps are designed for easy application and one-handed removal, featuring a single-button release that makes marking animals straightforward and efficient.
Beyond the Barn
Shoof Quick Straps are not only for animal marking; they can be effectively used around the farm and household to mark equipment or supplies, helping prevent mix-ups—ideal for operations with multiple workers.
Farmers often choose colours to identify common issues for quick drafting and staff communication, for example:
- Pink: Dry cow
- Red: Antibiotic cow
- Orange: Colostrum cow
- Yellow: Slow milker
- Blue: Once-a-day milk
- Green: Move to AI
Our Quick Straps are made in New Zealand from recyclable Polypropylene 5, ensuring durability and environmental responsibility.
Instructions:
- Select the Quick Strap color:
Choose the appropriate color Quick Strap according to your farm’s identification system. - Use multiple markings (recommended):
For enhanced visibility and redundancy, consider using two Quick Straps per animal or supplement with another marking system. - Label the Quick Strap:
Write any additional information on the textured outer surface of the Quick Strap using a permanent marker (such as an ear marker pen). - Positioning the Quick Strap:
Ensure the Quick Strap logo and arrow are facing outward. Wrap the Quick Strap around the animal’s rear fetlock. - Securing the Quick Strap:
Press the release button with your thumb to open the Quick Strap. Feed the arrow through the opening. - Adjust for comfort:
Fit the Quick Strap carefully, ensuring a two-finger gap between the Quick Strap and the animal’s leg for comfort. - Lock the Quick Strap:
Release the button to secure the Quick Strap onto the grooved teeth on the inside. - Manage excess Quick Strap (optional):
Trim any excess Quick Strap with scissors for neatness, or leave it for greater visibility. - Removing the Quick Strap:
Press the release button to remove the Quick Strap once the animal no longer needs identification. - Cleaning and reuse:
Wipe the Quick Strap clean with a damp cloth for reuse. - Storage:
Hang Quick Straps on a nail or hook for easy selection and organised storage. - End of life:
Dispose of the Quick Strap in your plastics recycling when it reaches the end of its usable life.