Low-stress, beneficial, easy way to wean calves. Helps reduce shipping fever and respiratory infections. Calves spend 25% more time eating, 95% less time bawling and pace up to 15 miles less than traditional weaning. Reduced weaning stress may have long-term benefits on calf health and performance. Unique one-piece design is less likely to break or fall apart. May help prolong the life of fences since calves will be much calmer and are less likely to break through fences after separation. Very economical . Wash, disinfect, and reuse again and again. Yellow stage 1 insert nose tag. Lightweight, noninvasive plastic nose-flap prevents calves from nursing yet allows it to graze, drink and engage in full social and physical interaction with its mother. Helps prepare both cow and calf for life after weaning by and effectively reducing the bond between mother and young.?At weaning time, slide anti-sucking device onto animal's nostrils to prevent access to teat.