Coopers Cattle Pellet Applicator (Permatrace)

Directions Of Use

Cattle Pellet and Capsule Applicator Instructions for Use:

1. To be effective, cattle pellets and capsules must be swallowed. It is recommended that pellets be administered using the Coopers Cattle Pellet Applicator
2. When loading the applicator, use slight pressure to pass each pellet underneath the plastic retaining tube into the base of the nozzle.
3. Immobilize the head of the animal. This is best carried out in a crush with a bail gate at the end.
4. Stretch the animal’s head forward, open the animal’s mouth and pass the gun barrel along the middle of the roof of the mouth and over the base of the tongue. The tongue may have to be pulled aside if it obstructs the applicator.
5. When the applicator is in the correct position (see picture) completely squeeze the trigger to release the pellets. The cattle should swallow these easily without distress. Holding the mouth closed, after the applicator has been withdrawn, may assist with swallowing.
6. Care should be taken when administering pellets to young cattle. The barrel may not need to be inserted as far as for adult cattle. Never force the applicator into the mouth.
7. Under no circumstances should undue force be applied if any obstruction to ejection of  the pellets or capsules is encountered. Withdrawing the applicator slightly and re-positioning it correctly will ensure easy and safe pellet administration.