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Backing the Tank Leroy arrives at the farm. His pick-up bed is loaded with 700 gal. of body temp water and he tows the Aqua tank which carries the accessory equipment (pump, hoses, and tank attachments).
Leroy backs the Aqua tank to the cow. Small tractors, ATVs, or our custom hand truck can be used to back the tank to the cow in the barn.
This 2nd calf heifer should be on a soft surface to reduce the chances of doing more damage to herself. From here she will be taken to an isolated place with good footing where she can, if all goes well, regain full strength after walking out of the tank. The Aqua tank is an all-in-one tool. Leroy will show how the tank gently transports this heifer to the selected spot for recovery.
Setting-up to pull the cow into the tank After the end doors are removed and the equipment taken out, Leroy disinfects the inside of the tank, including the mat.
Leroy puts a rope halter on the cow and gets ready to roll her on the drag mat.
Another person helps. Usually two strong people can roll the cow on the mat.