A cattle yard is more than just a fence. A poorly designed yard slows down operations, injures livestock and exhausts the crew. Here are the five mistakes we see most often.<\/p>\n
If the race is wider than 80 cm, animals can turn around inside it. Every turnaround means lost time and stress. The optimal width is 70\u201376 cm for adult beef cattle.<\/p>\n
Cattle move more willingly through a curved race because they cannot see what lies ahead. In a straight race, animals balk when they spot the crush. A 60\u201390\u00b0 curve solves this problem.<\/p>\n
If there are corners in the yard where cattle can stop and refuse to move \u2014 they will. All turns should be smooth, with no right angles or dead ends.<\/p>\n
Cheap gates made from thin-gauge steel bend after the first contact with a 500 kg bull. Gates must be heavy-duty with reliable latches. This is not where you save money.<\/p>\n
A cattle crush must sit on a level, firm surface. A slope or soft ground causes the structure to twist, the clamps to jam, and increases the risk of injuring the animal.<\/p>\n
Use proven yard layouts or order a custom design. We account for every detail \u2014 from site terrain to cattle breed.<\/p>\n