Vink Head Lifter for Cows Attachment on headlock

What is the Vink head lifter used for?

The Vink head lifter addresses an essential need in cattle farming: keeping the animal's head raised and immobilized during various procedures. In both intensive and extensive farming, it simplifies and secures many operations that previously required two people or risky handling.

Main usage situations

• Calving assistance: correctly positioning the cow during birth, relieving cervical tension, and facilitating the intervention of the farmer or veterinarian.
• Veterinary care: administration of oral medications (drenching), oral, dental, or nasal examinations.
• Examinations and sampling: jugular blood sampling, ear tagging, identification.
• Head shearing and clipping: maintaining in an elevated position for clean and safe work.
• Gentle restraint: avoids unnecessary stress to the animal through gradual and non-traumatic immobilization.

✅ Advantages of the Vink head lifter

Technical characteristics

How to use the Vink head lifter?

The installation of the Vink head lifter is simple and quick, even under challenging farming conditions:

1. Place the cow in the headlock and lock it as usual.
2. Attach the Vink head lifter to the vertical post of the headlock, at the animal's head side.
3. Slide the lower part of the device under the cow's chin or jaw.
4. Gradually lift the head to the desired height.
5. Lock the position to keep the head in place during the intervention.
6. Once the operation is complete, release the mechanism and remove the device.

Terwagne's advice: For nervous animals, proceed slowly and talk to the animal to reduce stress. The Vink head lifter is designed for non-violent use; never force abruptly.

Product information

The Vink head lifter for cows is also known as: cattle head lifter, headlock head lifter, bovine head restraint device, head lift cattle, cow head holder, calving head lifter. It is intended for dairy farmers (Holstein, Belgian Blue, Montbéliarde…) and suckler farmers (Charolais, Limousin, Aubrac…).

Used in professional herds, small farms, and recommended by rural veterinarians to facilitate daily technical tasks. Compatible with most free-stall installations and modern farming buildings.