Feature●Prevents Hardware Disease in Cattle.●~1/2" Diameter x 3" Long with the magnetic poles at the two ends. They are a solid casting and the diameter is ground to size.●Made from powerful Alnico Magnet Material (Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt) which was developed in the early 1930s.●These magnets handle high temperatures and are resistant to demagnetization.●These magnets are non-toxic and non-corrosive in regular use.Description
These Cast Alnico 5 "Cow" Magnets were the original magnets developed to be inserted in a cows stomach to collect any ferrous metals that a cow may unknowingly ingest while grazing. This prevents what is called Hardware Disease in cattle. They are great for a multitude of projects all limited by your imagination. AZ Industries, Inc. has been in business for over 50 years.