Use gates to form a funnel to direct cows into the breeding chute. The breeding chute prevents a cow from moving forward and left to right. Use a chain, rope or bar to prevent the animai from backing out. Position the rear restraint low enough to allow access to the rectum and vagina and high enough to prevent the animal from stepping over it. If a chain or rope is used, fasten so it can be released with one hand.
Wood is a very satisfactory material, being easy to work with and less noisy than other materials.
Certain components like gates can be bought prebuilt or the entire chute can be built on site. Good, sound fence posts and boards or rails are a necessity. A head gate is not necessary when a chute is used exclusively for breeding. Minimize other uses of the chute so animals remain calm, which allows optimum breeding efficiency. Build the breeding chute sides 6 feet high to prevent animals from straining to look out or attempting to jump over the chute.