Wait until the single file chute is almost empty before refilling. A crowding gate is used to follow the cattle, not to shove against them. If a lone animal refuses to move, release it and bring it back with another group. An animal left alone in a crowding pen may become agitated and attempt to jump the fence to rejoin the herd. Corral Systems Design Corral and working facilities are constructed to confine cattle safely and efficiently for close observation and to perform routine health and management procedures.
Good cattle handling systems make working livestock easier with limited manpower.
The operation of any cattle facility depends on cattle behavior, corral design, and the skill and technique of the handler. Holding and Sorting Pens Pens serve several purposes, including catching and holding cattle being worked, sorting cattle into groups, and holding cattle being quarantined. Size pens for a maximum of about 50 head of mature cattle. Larger, wider pens can make effective sorting difficult for a single worker. Pens too small or narrow can result in workers entering the animal s flight zone.