• Durable and mobile (fully inflatable with exhaust gasses of a vehicle)
• Versatile (can be used to lift even a vehicle trapped in mud or sand)
• Has been tested by vets and farmers with a 100% success rate
• Fully guaranteed for 24 months after date purchase against faulty workmanship

• Cowjack was designed to lift that "down" cow in a natural way with no stress on the animal. No injuries can occur during this process.
• Cowjack is farmer-friendly, easy to operated, easy to transport and easy to handle and not labour intensive.
• Inexpensive: Cowjack is manufactured out of the best durable material,which means no or very low maintenance cost. Cowjack will last for years if operated and used according to normal defined usage.
• Cowjack is a very small investment with reference to the replacement cost of livestock.
• Mobility: Difficult terrains presents no problem, as Cowjack is not dependent on any power supply. When electricity is available, a compressor can be used to inflate Cowjack.
• Approved: The product has been tested by vets and farmers and certified with a 100% success rate in assisting livestock with downer cow syndrome.
• Guarantee: All components of Cowjack carry a 24 months guarantee under normal use. If properly cared for, Cowjack should give you years of service.
  

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the Cowjack ±30cm from the animals back (at a 90° angle with the cow). Make sure that the inflatable support pillars are facing upwards. Loosen all belts and put four anchor pegs (about 1m of each corner of the Cowjack) in the ground.
2. Roll the animal over onto the Cowjack. Ensure that the animals head is supported and turns at the same time as the rest of the body. Make sure that the animal is positioned more or less in the middle of the Cowjack.
3. Start with the inflation process. Two people are required during this process, one at the vehicle or air source and the other at the inlet valve of the Cowjack. Ensure to the inflation pipe are in a straight line to prevent back flow of air.
4. During the inflation process, observe to see whether the animal is in the right position over the Cowjack. If not, rectify this by pushing the cow to the back or front.
5. Attach the front and back anchor ropes to the pegs. The back straps must now be secured. Do not tighten the back strap, due to the inflow of air, the Cowjack will still be in the process of expansion, which will automatically put more tension on the straps.
6. The front straps or front girth are put into position. Make sure that this strap is not too tight due to some expansion in the Cowjack. The neck brace or Halter is put into position over the animals head.
7. 90% complete, make sure the front legs are pulled straight ahead and hind legs pulled back as far as possible. The udder must be in a free hanging position.
8. All the straps can now be tightened. Note: the aim of the straps is to keep the animal in position. Over tightening can cause difficult breathing for the animal. Supply food and water.

PRECAUTIONS

Milk the udder as soon as possible. Do not leave the animal for more than 5 hours on the Cowjack. Overnight, undo the straps and deflate the Cowjack completely. Allow the animal to rest in its normal position on top of the Cowjack. If a compressor is used to inflate the Cowjack, do be careful not to over-inflate. Over-inflating can cause the Cowjack to burst, which will not be covered by our warranty, 5 bar pressure is advisable.

The manufacturer, distributors or agents cannot be held liable for loss of livestock if the product was used out of context of its purposes and not according to the published operating instructions.

WARRANTY

All Cowjacks manufactured are warranted to the original owner for a period of two years from date of purchase against workmanship, D-ring patches, valves and defects in material.

1. Factory attached accessories will be repaired or replaced at manufacturers/agents/distributors option. The customer is responsible for shipping and handling to and from manufacturers/agents/distributors location or an authorised repair station.
2. This warranty is void if the Cowjack is structurally altered, used commercially or subjected to stress beyond the physical limits of the fabric and accessories.
3. This warranty does not cover abrasion and abnormal use.