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What Cattle Working Facilities Are the Best?

By Addie Womack

Just like with tractors, combines and trucks, when a company releases a new chute design or cattle working facility, we want an upgrade. But the hot new item isn’t always the best fit for your operation. There is research continually being done to better understand cattle behaviors and develop working facilities that work with them. I’m going to cover some basic aspects of cattle working facilities so that information can be pieced together to make a system that best fits your operation.

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Understand Your Animals
Take the time to read over articles and watch videos that dive into cattle behaviors. Understanding how cattle perceive the world and how their natural instincts affect their behavior will guide you into proper facility design to work with the animals instead of against them. No matter the situation, cattle are going to want to remove pressure, make sure they have a clear path through working facilities to do that.

High- and Low-Pressure Areas
High-pressure areas are also known as high traffic areas. These are areas where cattle are funneled into more confined spaces. Low-pressure areas are where cattle are not being asked to move, like in a holding pen. It’s crucial you understand the two design facilities so that movement flows well through the high-pressure areas.

Source : sdstate.edu

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