Hoof trimming chute model 650-SP3

  • Easy maintenance
  • The KVK hoof support
  • Essential hydraulic functions as a standard
  • High focus on animal welfare and work flow
  • Double belly band system
SKU: 010650-SP3KVK Category:

Product benefits

Hoof support system

Rigid hoof support system that allows for the trimmer to use both hands for optimal workflow

Hydraulic functions

Essential hydraulic functions, which makes the workflow very efficient and effective

Easy maintenance

Galvanised and resistant towards an aggressive environment

Animal welfare

High focus on animal welfare and comfort with dampened hydraulic system

Product characteristics

The KVK model 650-SP3 is the ideal on-farm solution, which provides you with a chute developed with focus on optimal comfort for both cow and trimmer while at the same time providing an effective workflow. The chute enables the trimmer to meet todays’ demands for hoof trimming in a professional way. The chute is designed to perform hoof care on livestock between 200- 900 kg.

The KVK hoof support system
The Model 650-SP3 comes as a standard with 4 hydraulic hoof support plates as part of the hoof support system. This system provides a ridged surface for the trimmer to work against allowing for a more precise trim. The support plates are adjusted hydraulically from right to left, but manually in and out. This provide the possibility of adjusting the support plate individually, so they fit and support the hoof in the best way possible during the trim. This way of working enables a better overview of the hoof especially during treatments of hoof injuries and blocking the hoof.    

Essential hydraulic functions
The 650-SP3 hoof trimming chute is equipped with all the essential hydraulic functions, which allows for a good work flow.

The hoof trimming chute has a hydraulic double belly band system, which gently supports the cow during the trim. This system also provides the possible of using the chute for other treatments (such as checking for udder cleft dermatitis), while it exposes the udder and minimizes the risk for the personnel doing examination and treatment.

The hydraulic front door opens both inwards and outwards in the full height of the chute providing a large and wide opening for the cow to exit the chute in. The gates of the front door can be adjusted in the width individually to accommodate larger and smaller livestock.

The model 650-SP3 has a large hydraulic back door, which is side-hinged and therefor can be used as part of the barrier when guiding the livestock into the chute. The design of backdoor also makes it optimal to use when guiding the cow the last part of the way into the chute while it gently guides the cow forward.

The hoof trimming chute model 650-SP3 is designed with a hydraulic lifting system, which can be individual adjusted, so it stops at the correct working height for you. This provides you with a  good working posture during the trim.

Easy maintenance
The KVK model 650-SP3 hoof trimming chute is a complete galvanised version, which makes it very resistant toward aggressive environments and durable.

The floor of the hoof trimming chute is covered with a thick rubber mat, which makes the floor easy to clean and less slippery for the livestock being trimmed. Furthermore the back of the floor is designed with a grid, so that faeces will not accumulate on the floor of the chute and thereby making sure that the hoof is not covered in faeces when entering the chute.

Effective work flow
One of the advantages of the hoof trimming chute model 650-SP3 having a side-hinged back door is that is allows for the back door to be used for extra storage. This storage opportunity provides an easy access to your equipment during the hoof trimming process.  The four LED working lights placed above the hooves provides the hoof trimmer with an excellent view off the hoof even in darker places. The standard gallow with a holder for the grinder gives a good work flow, while this enables you to bring the grinder with you from hoof to hoof.

Animal welfare
Animal welfare and comfort has always been an important value and in the forefront for design development at KVK. The starting point is the anatomy and movement of the cow.

The front gates are design to meet the cow in it’s movement, and not stop it abruptly by sideway moving doors. This is carried out with the front gates being able move from the inside of the chute towards the outside.

The front leg suspension is developed, so it enables the cow’s natural anatomical leg position not to be broken and thereby creating an overstretch or angling of the leg, which can result in an injury.

Much attention have ben paid to the individual components on the model 650-SP3 to make sure these are as noised reduced as possible, since this can help reduce the stress experienced by the cow and make the hoof trimming process more comfortable.

Technical information

The model 650-SP3 hoof trimming chute is CE approved, while it meets the strict requirements of the Machine Directive:

  • Directive 2006/42/EC
  • Annex I Essential Health And Safety Requirements
  • S/EN 60204-1
  • DS/EN ISO 13849-1
  • Directive 2004/108/EC

 

A standard model 650-SP3 includes the following
Hydraulic front winchOptional extra
Front gate open/closehydraulic
Back door open/closehydraulic
Double belly bandhydraulic
Lifting/lowering of the chutehydraulic
Leg winch all 4 legshydraulic
Adjustable hoof support plate (in/out, right/left)hydraulic
Individual working heightYes
Mechanical brakeOptional extra
Led working lights4 pcs.
Heating cabinetOptional extra
Hot-dip GalvanizedYes
Transport wheels4 (2x front and 2x back)
Gallow with a socketYes
Knives holders2 pcs.
Cup holder1 pcs
Hot air gun holder1 pcs
Rubber floor matYes
Hoof support systemYes
Socket3 pcs
General information
Length x width250 x 160 cm
Height with gallow215 cm
Lowest possible transport height215 cm
Height, lifted with gallow265 cm
Height on wheels230 cm
Standing length
Front gate to backdoor
Front gate to cross bar
195 cm
175 cm
Weight890 kg
Maximum lifting capacity at 150 barsChute: 3000 kg
Belly band (lift): 900 kg
Belly band (hold): 1600 kg
Surface treatmentHot dip galvanized
Livestock, optimal weight200-900 kg
Hydraulic and Electrical System
Electrical Motor3,0 kW
Hydraulic Pump unit max operating pressure180 Bar
Hydraulic system working pressure30-150 Bar
Hydraulic OilStandard 32
Electrical controlIndividual adapted to country specifications

Individual configuration
You can choose from a variety of extra such as Cup holder, LED working lights, mechanical breaks for the legs etc. On our webpage ww.kvk.dk you are able to build your own chute, so it meets your wishes and requirements.

Further information

Functionality & animal welfare
The from KVK hoof care and protects the to be treated animal. The hydraulic hoof fixation plates ensure that the hoofs are firmly fixed and the hoof trimmer can look at the hoof from above. This enables a natural feeling of work.

Maintenance and correct handling
KVK has summarized all the information you need to handle this hoof trimming chute properly in a manual which comes with the machine at delivery.

The right spare parts always at hand
If you need spare parts or have questions about the chute, do not hesitate to directly contact your personal KVK contact person. A list of spare parts can be found here and can be ordered individually and quickly, either independently or by arrangement.

 

Often bought together

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Warning

CowDream Part A:

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.


CowDream Part B:

Danger

H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

H332 Harmful if inhaled.

H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties in inhaled.

Aaron was introduced to the dairy industry in 2000 after serving 4 years in the United States Navy when he took a job on a small dairy farm. It was on this farm that he found his passion for working with cows. Fascinated with many aspects of the farm, he took a particular interest in hoof trimming and decided to start his hoof trimming business in 2004. After completing a course on the Dutch Method Aaron continued to study the anatomy and bone structure of the bovine hoof to refine his hoof trimming style, called “The Balance Method”. In 2014 Aaron founded Midwestern Hoof Trimming School and has since been requested to consult for large dairy farms worldwide. Aaron has trained hundreds of hoof trimmers with various skill sets, from beginners to veteran professionals, on The Balance Method. He has been selected to speak at conferences and universities globally and has hosted workshops in 7 different counties. Aaron continues to exercise his passion as an active hoof trimmer and services several local top dairy farms in Wisconsin.
Aaron is a husband, a father of 6, and a grandfather. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in outdoor activities such as hunting, camping, and fishing. His other passions include woodworking and primitive skills.

Contact information: midwesternhoofcare@gmail.com

Intracare improves the health and well-being of animals, plants and consumers. Our innovative strength creates sustainable growth and financial returns for farmers and businesses.
The Intra Hoof & Skin Care programme is scientifically proven to realize lameness below 5% and is safe for the user, animal and environment.

Its practical protocol and convenience to use sets the fresh green standard for hoof trimmers and dairy farmers. Intracare is the only company with non-antibiotic veterinary medicines to cure digital dermatitis with a gel or aerosol spray. Complementary footbath and spray products have been developed for full herd maintenance.

Intra Hoof-fit Technology includes chelated organic minerals and a firm adhesion. Production under GMP pharma conditions guarantees a consistent high product quality.

Sophie was born and educated in Australia, with a background of agriculture and livestock. She now lives in Sweden and has worked as an animal science researcher for the Swedish University of Agriculture for 16 years (during which time she gained her PhD). Her research activities included a wide range of cattle and pig industry funded projects relevant to improving farm animal welfare during handling, transport and at slaughter, and its link to improved product quality. She also started a company based on her livestock experiences both in Australia and Sweden, where she has conducted both consultation services and practical workshops, promoting low stress handling of cattle, pigs, and sheep. She has delivered over a 100 practical handling courses throughout Scandinavia, where both people and livestock attended.

Piet Kloosterman is a world-renowned and well respected Dutch hoof trimming trainer. He was born and raised on a farm in Friesland and worked from 1980 – 2017 as an instructor/ trainer in Dairy Husbandry at Practical Training Centre (IPC/ PTC +/ DTC) in Oenkerk, The Netherlands. In 1988 he became Head of the Hoof Trimming Department of the Training Centre, training hoof trimming in a wide range of countries over the world.

The main subject for training is hoof trimming in the “Dutch Method” developed by Mr. E. Toussaint Raven from the Veterinairy Faculty of Utrecht. The method is adopted and tutored by the Training Centre Oenkerk to agricultural students, farmers, farm workers, veterinarians and professional hoof trimmers (Diploma course), not only in the Netherlands but also abroad. The Training Centre Oenkerk is an international college for practical training in animal husbandry and grasslandmanagement. Location Oenkerk was the international college for Dairy Husbandry and training goats, sheep and horses.

Piet started international hoof care courses in 1986 in Ireland and from 1987 regularly in the UK (Farmkey, later Genus). He worked for the last 25 years closely with Embryonics in the UK. He was the Secretary and founder of the Dutch Hoof Trimmers Association for 17 years and is a regular visitor of the International Symposia of Lameness in Ruminants, North American congresses of the Hoof Trimmers Association and the annual meetings of the NACFT (UK hoof trimmers association).

Hobbies: ice skating, reading, hiking, traveling

Contact information: mailpietkloosterman@gmail.com

Intracare improves the health and well-being of animals, plants and consumers. Our innovative strength creates sustainable growth and financial returns for farmers and businesses.
The Intra Hoof & Skin Care programme is scientifically proven to realize lameness below 5% and is safe for the user, animal and environment.

Its practical protocol and convenience to use sets the fresh green standard for hoof trimmers and dairy farmers. Intracare is the only company with non-antibiotic veterinary medicines to cure digital dermatitis with a gel or aerosol spray. Complementary footbath and spray products have been developed for full herd maintenance.

Intra Hoof-fit Technology includes chelated organic minerals and a firm adhesion. Production under GMP pharma conditions guarantees a consistent high product quality.

Kurt Bach is a veterinarian employed by Viking Denmark, where he works with development, teaching and advice in better hoof health in dairy cows. Kurt is a trained farmer and trained as a veterinarian in 2008, where he wrote a thesis on finding digital dermatitis in the milking parlor. From 2013 to 2018, Kurt has been employed as a lecturer and PhD student at the University of Copenhagen. Here he has primarily worked with ultrasound scanning of hooves and research into changes in the hooves around calving. Kurt has passed the Danish hoof trimmer exam and currently teaches the Danish hoof trimmer education.
Viking Denmark is Denmark's largest breeding association.

Jessie studied Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University from 2017 - 2021, with a focus on farm animals and public health. She performed her Masters program in Melbourne, Australia, where she did a 3 months research internship investigating the prevalence of Digital Dermatitis among cattle in Victoria, Australia. This work has been published in The Australian Veterinary Journal (10.1111/avj.12859). In 2018 she performed a research internship at Utrecht University to investigate different treatment approaches for digital dermatitis. This study is currently under review for publication. Next to claw health, she independently investigated the prevalence of udder cleft dermatitis and effect of a treatment with a copper- and zinc chelates spray. The results of study will be presented at the KVK Symposium.

Currently Jessie is working as a ruminant veterinarian in the South of the Netherlands. Besides cows, she treats sheep, goats and alpaca's. She is also really interested in horses, having 2 sporthorses, which she rides under the saddle (dressage, cross country and hunting). Besides horses, she’s owning a dog named Broome, a lovely Australian Shepherd.

Hobbies: Jessie loves spending time outdoors; trailrunning, mountainbiking and road cycling. 

Mail: jessiehesseling@live.nl