Patent ID: 6209492
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A method for loading and unloading livestock using a cart with a chassis capable of movement upon a raised track, a seat positioned above and connected to the chassis, and a gate moveably connected to the chassis, comprising the steps of:placing the cart on the track;releasing a first group of livestock from a pen into a center alleyway of the raised track;moving the cart with the gate extending substantially perpendicular from a position behind the first livestock group toward the first livestock group until the first group has exited the center alleyway;raising the gate to a position substantially horizontal to the chassis of the cart;releasing a second group of livestock from a pen into the center alleyway of the raised track;moving the cart to a position behind a second group of livestock and dropping the gate to a position substantially perpendicular to the chassis of the cart; andrepeating the aforementioned steps to move the second group of livestock.