High-Safety Dairy Cow Headlock

• Heavy-duty self-locking feed front for mature dairy cattle.
• Protected locking mechanism integrated into the upper structural rail.
• Extra-large approximately 42 cm feeding opening.
• Approximately 105 cm reference feed-front height.
• Ear-tag-friendly geometry improves head clearance.
• Low-noise locking components help reduce metal impact.
• Open, self-locking and closed operating positions.
• Centralized locking and group-release operation.
• Individual cow release without releasing the complete group.
• Selected animals can remain restrained during group release.
• Multiple feeding-place widths and section lengths available.
• Dedicated configurations available for heifers and smaller dairy breeds.

• Upper Structural Rail: Houses and protects the central locking and selection mechanism.
• Lower Rail: Provides longitudinal strength and panel stability.
• Fixed Uprights: Define individual feeding positions and support livestock loads.
• Pivoting Headlock Arms: Move as cows enter the feeding position.
• Integrated Locking System: Controls open, self-locking and closed operating modes.
• Individual Release Mechanism: Allows a selected cow to be released independently.
• Individual Separation Mechanism: Keeps selected animals restrained when the group is released.
• Central Operating Handle: Controls multiple connected headlock sections.
• Mounting Hardware: Connects headlock sections to suitable steel or structural support posts.

• Commercial free-stall dairy barns.
• Dairy cow feeding alleys and feed-bunk fronts.
• Large-scale dairy herd management.
• Heifer barns with appropriate configurations.
• Veterinary examination and herd-health procedures.
• Vaccination and medication programs.
• Artificial insemination and reproductive management.
• Pregnancy checking and body-condition assessment.
• Individual cow separation at the feed line.
• New steel-structure dairy barn construction.
• Existing cattle-barn renovation and expansion projects.

• Feeding-Place Width: Customizable according to cattle size and management requirements.
• Opening Quantity: Configurable according to feed-front length.
• Section Length: Available according to project requirements.
• Heifer Configuration: Available for heifers and smaller dairy breeds.
• Support Posts: Multiple mounting configurations available.
• Surface Treatment: Hot-dip galvanized configuration available for demanding livestock environments.
• Gate Integration: Selected headlock sections can be configured as rotating gates.
• Project Layout: Designed according to barn bay spacing, feed-bunk dimensions and herd requirements.

• Confirm feed-front dimensions, support-post spacing and cattle size before installation.
• Install headlock sections on structurally suitable steel or concrete supports.
• Maintain correct horizontal and vertical alignment across the complete feed-front line.
• Secure all brackets, bolts and mounting components before cattle are introduced.
• Check that all pivoting arms move freely without interference.
• Test open, self-locking, closed and release modes after installation.
• Inspect individual release and separation mechanisms regularly.
• Keep locking components free from excessive feed, manure and contamination.
• Inspect rails, welds, fasteners and pivot points for wear or deformation.
• Replace damaged locking or structural components before continued operation.

Q: What makes this a high-safety dairy cow headlock?
A: The locking mechanism is protected inside the upper rail, while the large feed opening and controlled individual and group release functions support safer cattle handling.

Q: How large is the reference feed opening?
A: The reference configuration provides an approximately 42 cm opening.

Q: Can the complete headlock line be operated centrally?
A: Yes. Compatible installations can be controlled from a centralized operating handle.

Q: Can one cow be released separately?
A: Yes. The individual release function allows a selected cow to leave while other animals remain restrained.

Q: Can selected cows remain locked during group release?
A: Yes. Individual separation functionality allows selected animals to remain restrained for examination or treatment.

Q: Is a version available for heifers?
A: Yes. Suitable configurations are available for heifers and smaller dairy breeds.

Q: Can the dimensions be customized?
A: Yes. Feeding-place width, section length, opening quantity and mounting details can be configured according to project requirements.

Q: Can this headlock be used in both new and existing dairy barns?
A: Yes. It can be incorporated into new steel-structure dairy barns or adapted to suitable renovation projects.