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Sheep farming : essential tools
to save time every day
Sheep and goat farming play an important role in agriculture in France. Present in many parts of the country, they help to produce food and make the most of natural resources. Behind every farmer is a demanding job, punctuated by animal care, flock management, reproduction, feeding and farm maintenance.
In this context, the right choice of equipment becomes a key lever. You need to save time, improve working conditions and ensure quality production (sheep meat, sheep's milk, cheese production, etc.).
One machine, many uses on the farm
On a farm, every day counts. Between managing the animals (goats, sheep, ewes, lambs, etc.), monitoring their health, going out to pasture or working in the sheepfold, the tasks are numerous. That's why more and more farmers are opting for multi-purpose tools.
INFACO offers a single pruning shear, with adaptable heads, for several uses:
- trimming hedges and trees
- trimming hooves
- fence repair;
With its adapted kits, it becomes a real multi-purpose ally on the farm.
Hoof care: a major health issue for livestock farming
Hoof care is an essential stage in the technical management of a sheep/goat flock. Poor hoof care can quickly have an impact on the health of the animals, causing lameness and affecting production.
For a farmer, regular monitoring helps to :
- prevent health problems
- improve animal comfort
- maintain herd performance.
This may depend on a number of factors, but generally, hooves need to be trimmed as spring approaches. While some farmers call in professional trimmers once a year (see interview with Cédric Leygonie, INFACO customer, whose job it is), others use manual pruning shears. The latter are difficult to use, require several days' work and quickly become painful over time.
Thanks to the INFACO pruning shears, fitted with their optional nail kit, the operation becomes simple, precise and quick! The result of INFACO know-how, it is designed to adapt to the demands of the field:
- power controlled by the user
- ergonomics designed to reduce fatigue and the risk of RSI
- cutting precision to respect the animal and avoid injuring it
- fast cutting to avoid stressing the animal (especially pregnant animals).
INFACO's F3020 pruning shears improve working conditions while guaranteeing quality care for livestock.
Fencing and crimping: time-saving day-to-day work in the trade
Repairing fencing is one of the many tasks on a farm. Whether to secure a grazing area, protect lambs or manage flock movements, fencing is omnipresent in sheep farming. Solutions exist and are recognised on the market, but they are often very expensive and can be time-consuming.
INFACO is now offering a new kit that can be fitted to its F3020 electric pruning shears: the Procrimp crimping head from Strainrite. Designed for professionals, it allows you to :
- create solid fasteners;
- intervene quickly in the field with a lower-cost consumable;
- improve the durability of installations.
A single tool for several needs on the farm: a field logic
In a context of economic pressure, rising costs and labour shortages, optimising equipment is becoming a priority for many farmers. The INFACO electric pruning shears are not just a pruning tool: they are a working tool that can be upgraded according to the needs of the farm, using different kits.
This approach limits investment while improving efficiency in the field on a daily basis. INFACO has always supported agricultural professionals with versatile tools designed to last. The aim is simple: to offer equipment that is adapted to the realities of the field, capable of meeting the needs of farmers, whether they specialise in raising sheep for meat, dairy ewes or mixed systems with goats.
To try out the pruning shears and their adaptable heads free of charge and directly on your farm, visit your nearest INFACO-approved distributor.
❓frequently asked questions❓
Hoof trimming is necessary in livestock farming to prevent health problems, improve animal comfort and maintain herd performance. Usually, hoof trimming is carried out as spring approaches, before the animals leave the sheepfold.
The F3020 electric pruning shears from INFACO have 5 different uses:
- Pruning vines with its standard 40mm cutting diameter kit
- Pruning fruit trees, green areas or forestry plots with its medium 45mm cutting diameter kit
- Prune fruit trees or prune vines with its 55mm cutting diameter maxi kit
- Trim hooves with its special trimming kit
- Repair broken wires with its ProCrimp repair kit in collaboration with Strainrite
These are the most versatile pruning shears on the market today. With just one motor, it can be used for 5 different purposes: just buy an extra head for a different use, without having to buy a complete tool.
Choosing an INFACO electric pruning shear means opting for a long-established French company that pioneered battery-powered pruning shears with the very first Electrocoup in 1984. It also means benefiting from a recognised after-sales service, available spare parts, products designed to last and a network of continuously trained distributors. From the compact kit to the medium kit, each tool is designed to optimise cutting, improve ergonomics and ensure high work capacity with reduced weight. INFACO stands for commitment, loyalty and performance.
We do not sell directly from our factory or on our website infaco.com. To purchase INFACO tools, you must contact and/or visit an authorised distributor. You will find the list and contact details on our website, in the “Find your distributor” section. All you have to do is enter the town where you live and the distributor nearest you will appear on the map.
Some distributors abroad offer online sales. We advise against buying tools in a country that is not your own, particularly for questions of follow-up and after-sales service.
The price of a pruning shear may vary depending on the model, options and country. To obtain a precise quotation and benefit from advice tailored to your needs, we advise you to contact your nearest INFACO-approved distributor. They will be able to advise you on the solution best suited to your activity.