Calf weaning (anti-suckling) collar
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Organisation
Thornbury & District Heritage Trust
Type
Disposal
Date posted
16.07.2024
Object Description
Collar used to deter sucking and so encourage weaning. Collar fitted onto calf so that when it tries to suckle the spikes irritate the udder and the mother shoes away. Seems very unfair on the mother who is spiked in her tender parts but widely used on small farms where the calf stays with the mother for longer.
This is an old steel and leather model (age uncertain), modern ones have plastic spikes so are more considerate!
Contact
Stan Morrissey
Enquiries@thornburymuseum.org.uk
01454 418412 (home)
c/o The Town Hall
35 High Street, Thornbury
Bristol
BS35 2AR
United Kingdom