Long-Arm Gloves

Long-arm gloves protect during procedures where the whole arm works inside the animal: rectal examination, pregnancy checks, insemination and calving or foaling assistance. They are bought by large-animal practices, AI technicians and farms keeping cattle or horses.

All four versions are made of polyethylene and are latex-free. They differ in length, film gauge, sterility and pack size. The 90 cm LDPE glove is intended for routine work and comes in the largest pack, the 120 cm glove reaches further, the shoulder-length glove at 0.05 mm is reinforced, and the rectal glove is gamma-sterilised and individually packed.

Typical applications

• Rectal examination and pregnancy diagnosis in cattle
• Artificial insemination by vets and AI technicians
• Calving and foaling assistance
• Farm and food-processing tasks that call for forearm protection

What to look for when buying

Match the length to the reach you need. 90 cm covers most routine examinations, while 120 cm and the shoulder length of about 95 cm protect up to the upper arm for deeper work. A 0.03 mm film keeps the glove thin and sensitive to touch; the reinforced 0.05 mm version is intended for more demanding use.

For high-throughput herd work, the 90 cm glove is the one to look at: 100 per bag, with a 500-piece minimum. Smaller practices can start with the versions available to enquire from 25 or 50 pieces. Where sterile handling is required, choose the individually packed rectal glove.

Frequently asked questions