ZWE Group

22/09/2026

PROBLEM SOLVER: Animal fighting the neck restraint?

More pressure isn't always the answer.

Before increasing restraint, check:

✓ Positioning – make sure the animal is correctly positioned before engaging the neck clamp
✓ Pressure – use enough restraint to safely control the animal without unnecessary pressure
✓ Preparation – have everything ready so you can get the job done efficiently and release the animal promptly

A properly used neck clamp helps keep cattle correctly positioned, reduces unnecessary movement and gives the handler better access for routine stock work.

Control when you need it. Release when you don't.

ZWE Group Working Crate | Neck Clamp

20/09/2026

15/09/2026

QUICK FARMER TIP: The 60-Second Check

Before the first animal enters the working crate, take one minute to prepare:

✓ Check the crate – gates, latches and moving parts
✓ Check your equipment – have treatments, tags and tools ready
✓ Check your team – make sure everyone knows their job and position

A quick check before you start can mean less stopping and starting, smoother cattle flow and safer, more efficient handling.

60 seconds. Check first. Work better.

08/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW? Good restraint isn't just about keeping an animal still.

Effective restraint is about having enough control to work safely and efficiently without applying unnecessary pressure.

When cattle are correctly positioned and restrained, everyday stock work such as vaccinating, dosing, tagging, weighing and examining becomes easier for both the handler and the animal.

Good facilities help, but good stockmanship matters too. Have your equipment ready, use the appropriate level of restraint and release the animal as soon as the job is complete.

Good equipment + good stockmanship = better cattle handling.

01/09/2026

PROBLEM SOLVER: Animal keeps backing up in the working crate?

When an animal has too much space behind it, repeated backward movement can make routine stock work slower and more difficult.

A rear sliding gate helps control the available space behind the animal, keeping it better positioned while you're working.

The result?

✓ Less backward movement
✓ Better positioning
✓ Easier access for the handler
✓ More efficient stock work

It's a simple feature that can make a big difference when treating, tagging, examining or weighing cattle.

ZWE Group Working Crate – designed with practical cattle handling in mind.

31/08/2026

ZWE GROUP | FEATURED PRODUCT: CATTLE WORKING CRATE

Manufactured at our Zimbabwe facility, the cattle working crate is built for practical, everyday livestock handling.

Key features include:

✓ Heavy-duty steel construction
✓ Neck clamp for controlled restraint
✓ Rear sliding gate to limit backward movement
✓ Practical access for treatment and handling
✓ Designed to accommodate weighing load cells

Used for vaccinating, dosing, tagging, examining, weighing and general cattle management.

Manufactured by ZWE Steel. Built for the job.

28/08/2026

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26/08/2026

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