Cattle chutes are an essential part of any operation. Chutes improve management as catching and restraining cattle becomes easy compared to a head gate at the end of an alleyway. Livestock and handler safety are increased and animal stress decreases when using cattle chutes.

What are squeeze chutes used for?

Squeeze Chute – The sides of a squeeze chute move to restrain the animal, enclosing them for treatments or procedures, and reducing the risk of injury to the animals and their handlers. Scales – Used for weighing cattle, calves, grain, feed or other items.

Why is a squeeze chute so important to cattle operations?

Safe operation of livestock squeeze chutes can prevent most injuries and sometimes deaths, to employees and/or livestock during handling operations. ... Calm animals require minimal pressure to hold them, and moving slowly and methodically can also reduce the risk of injury for cattle and handlers.