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4 L9 PIPE FOR SLIDING ..0 I 1 r I , I I 11 I GAAL-rE . MADE OF 6(C.: DOUBLE Ffk COED At..1.6 5 9 ey sl. I I .9 k.9 .9 ---4 i I A BRANDING APPROACH CHUTE may be used for spraying as well as for a passageway for both large and small cattle. Many ranchers recommend using a plank or concrete floor covering. A 2. Coi7 2:- 9 --_,..- Z.Xe,-A. l'- 5 E -7...x 2_ x-I-A.: GRAIDE :42.,1-,I.. 'I 4 7 414aNspir:: z x ,. IT )0.- ..'( N 74 I I I L.9 Ls Y 0 hi 1- 1.1.1 fe Ci Z . 0 -0 U _ , l'- S AO 0 , J 11- II- D 4 0 J 4_ /I - Gate posts (see discussion on gates) should be of a still larger size. Holding Corral In the holding corral, plan for a minimum 60 to 80 square feet per animal. For some cattlemen extra space may be desirable. After the holding corrals are planned, such units as cutting, branding, dehorning chutes, spray corrals, and loading chutes may be built into the layout. The large operator may require two or more large holding pens ; small operators may require only one larger pen and a small one. Approach Chute Various designs for the branding approach chutes are in use although preference seems to be in favor of the design shown at left. This type can be of a dual purpose nature. The smaller operator may use it for spraying. It is adaptable to both large and small animals. Large animals are not likely to go down in this chute. The sides should be solid. The first 24 inches of height is 17 inches wide and the remainder widening out to 33 inches as shown in the detail at left. The floor or walk should be of concrete or plank. Cross ties in the ground will eliminate the need of ties on top which may interfere with spraying and other operations. If top cross ties are used, they should be at least 61 feet from the ground. If a sloping-sided branding chute is preferred, posts can be set at an angle with dimensions as shown on opposite page. A walkway for working the cattle in the chute is placed on either side, usually on the left when facing the direction
THE SLOPING-SIDED BRANDING CHUTE shown below has certain advantages and is preferred by some cattle ranchers. It is adaptable to spraying operations. Note the foot walk shown along the right side. Ground should be surfaced to prevent cattle from sinking into the mud in rainy weather. (9 1 i -no 1 ' 11' I 1 1 1 1 1 l li i / i / ROUGH F-1Nt5H i coNcRETE OR PLANK FLOOR 1 - A GATE AT THE LEAD END OF THE BRANDING CHUTE just before it enters the squeeze is necessary. This gate may be a sliding gate like the one shown on opposite page or a swinging gate like the one shown above. Commercially made squeeze chutes have a gate as part of this equipment. Also, you should consider building a small gate into the branding chute just behind the squeeze so that your veterinarian can get into the chute conveniently without climbing. the cattle are driven. Make it at least 18 inches wide and 26 to 28 inches high. Branding chutes should be a minimum of 5 feet high, preferably higher. 5
Page 1 and 2: Extension Bulletin 751 October 1955
Page 3: CORRALS AND CHUTES Money spent on g
Page 7 and 8: IN BUILDING CORRALS AND CHUTES, it
Page 9 and 10: Anyone in the livestock business ne
Page 11 and 12: BILL OF MATERIALS Item Quantity Des
Page 13 and 14: THIS 12-FOOT CORRAL GATE (right) ha
Page 15 and 16: ow. taNO, A WING GATE at the head o
Page 17 and 18: X 10 STR 1 NGER HOOK TONGUE HERE FO
Page 19 and 20: HOOF TRIMMING STOCKS A hoof trimmin
Page 21 and 22: IN DAMP CLIMATES hay may have to be
Page 23 and 24: ing hay out of the manger. The plan
Page 25 and 26: A Covered Silage Feed Bunk MOLASSES
Page 27 and 28: FENCE MAY HE POLE) PLANK, OR wiR.E
Page 29 and 30: BEEF CATTLE SHELTERS Beef cattle do
Page 31 and 32: Floor areas for animals with access

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