Calf Self-Locking Feeding Headlock

The Calf Self-Locking Feeding Headlock is a compact feed-front system designed for young calves in commercial dairy and cattle-rearing facilities. It provides individual feeding positions while allowing animals to become familiar with self-locking feed-front management at an early age.

The system combines adjustable neck openings, lightweight movable locking bars and centralized operating control. Modular sections can be integrated into calf barns, group pens, young-stock housing and steel-structure livestock buildings according to farm layout and project requirements.

• Designed specifically for young calves and compact feeding positions.
• Reference feeding-space width of approximately 35 cm per calf.
• Adjustable reference neck opening of approximately 8–13 cm.
• Self-locking operation supports organized feeding and temporary calf restraint.
• Central operating mechanism allows multiple feeding positions to be controlled together.
• Individual release function supports selective animal handling.
• Low-noise movable components help maintain a calmer calf environment.
• Modular sections simplify installation in new and existing calf barns.
• Corrosion-resistant steel construction is suitable for demanding livestock environments.

• Upper Structural Rail: Supports the locking mechanism and connects individual feeding positions.
• Lower Frame Rail: Reinforces the complete feed-front section.
• Fixed Vertical Bars: Define individual calf feeding spaces.
• Movable Locking Bars: Pivot as calves enter and activate the self-locking function.
• Adjustable Neck Opening: Allows the feed front to accommodate growing calves.
• Central Control Mechanism: Controls group locking and release.
• Individual Release Device: Allows selected calves to be released separately.
• Mounting Hardware: Connects the feed-front sections to support posts or structural frames.

When the feed front is placed in self-locking mode, the calf inserts its head through the feeding opening and moves the pivoting locking bar. The bar then engages with the locking mechanism as the calf reaches the normal feeding position.

The operator can release the entire controlled section through the central handle or release selected calves individually. The system can also remain in open mode when unrestricted feeding access is required.

• Commercial dairy calf-rearing barns.
• Group calf feeding pens.
• Young-stock housing and transition feeding areas.
• Temporary restraint for calf inspection and treatment.
• Vaccination and routine herd-health procedures.
• Individual concentrate feeding and feeding management.
• Calf training before transition to larger cattle headlocks.
• New steel-structure cattle barn projects.
• Existing calf-house renovation and expansion projects.

• Feeding Position Width: Customizable according to calf size and management requirements.
• Neck Opening: Adjustable or customizable according to project requirements.
• Panel Length: Available according to calf-house layout and structural column spacing.
• Feeding Positions: Customizable according to group size.
• Steel Tube Specification: Available upon request.
• Surface Treatment: Hot-dip galvanized configurations available.
• Support Posts: Floor-mounted or structural-post configurations available.
• Rotating Gate Version: Hinge and castor-wheel configurations available upon request.
• OEM Production: Custom drawings, packaging and private labeling available upon request.

• Confirm calf age, neck dimensions, feeding-space width and group size before selecting the panel configuration.
• Install the feed-front sections on adequately reinforced support posts according to project drawings.
• Maintain correct alignment between adjacent sections so the locking linkage operates freely.
• Adjust the neck opening before calves are introduced.
• Test open, self-locking, central-release and individual-release functions before commissioning.
• Inspect movable bars and locking components regularly for smooth operation.
• Remove feed, bedding and manure buildup during routine calf-barn cleaning.
• Inspect mounting hardware periodically and retighten where required.
• Repair damaged galvanized surfaces and replace worn components promptly.

Q: What age calves is this headlock designed for?
A: The reference calf configuration is designed for calves up to approximately three months old.

Q: What is the reference feeding-space width?
A: The reference system provides approximately 35 cm of feeding space per calf.

Q: Is the neck opening adjustable?
A: Yes. The reference configuration provides an adjustable neck width of approximately 8 to 13 cm.

Q: How many calves can one section accommodate?
A: Reference sections are available with approximately 3 to 9 feeding positions.

Q: Can all calves be released together?
A: Yes. Compatible sections can be released together through the centralized operating system.

Q: Can individual calves be released separately?
A: Yes. Individual-release functions can be incorporated for selective animal handling.

Q: Can the headlock be customized for a complete calf barn?
A: Yes. Panel length, feeding positions, neck opening, steel specifications and mounting arrangements can be customized according to project requirements.