A drench gun is a dosing gun that delivers a fixed volume of liquid into an animal's mouth. With an automatic drench gun, the liquid flows through a tube from a tank or bottle and the gun refills after every squeeze. This collection includes automatic guns, hand syringes and the parts to maintain them.
Compare by volume and supply
| Model | Volume | Supply |
|---|---|---|
| HSW Drench-Matic Premium | 23 ml | Tube to container |
| HSW Drench-Matic Eco | 23 ml | Including 2.5 l tank |
| HSW Eco-Matic Drencher | 30 ml | Tube to container |
| NJ Philips Drenchgun | 25 ml | Tube to container |
| Drench-gun Automatic (Hofman Animal Care) | 80 ml | Automatic |
| Nylon drench syringe | 20 or 50 ml | Filled by hand |
The volume stated is the maximum per stroke; you choose the set volume yourself. For sheep and goats, guns up to about 30 ml are the obvious choice; larger volumes are more for cattle. A 300 ml drench gun and the Clik dosing gun complete the range.
Maintenance and parts
A gun that no longer doses accurately often has a worn piston ring; these are available separately. Génia supplies nozzles with Luer lock and screw connection. Rinse the gun with lukewarm water after every use and store it dry.
Which products you give and how much is something to discuss with your vet; we do not sell them. Advice on dosing safely for sheep keepers is in dosing and drenching. More for the flock under everything for your sheep and sheep health.
Frequently asked questions
What is a drench gun?
A dosing gun that delivers a set volume of liquid into an animal's mouth, often refilled automatically from a tank or bottle.
Which drench gun for sheep?
A gun with a small maximum volume, such as the HSW Drench-Matic (23 ml) or the NJ Philips drench gun (25 ml).
My gun no longer doses properly, what now?
Often the piston ring is worn. Replace it, and check that the tube and nozzle are not blocked.