A cattle grid – also known as a stock grid in Australia; cattle guard, or cattle grate in American English; vehicle pass, Texas gate, or stock gap in the Southeastern United States; and a cattle stop in New Zealand English – is a type of obstacle used to prevent livestock, such as sheep, cattle, pigs, horses, or mules ...

What is the point of a cattle guard?

Cattle grids, also known as cattle guards, are structures placed over a depression in the ground in order to prevent livestock from crossing an enclosed piece of land to another area.

Do cattle guards really work?

Cattle Guards are not effective for all animals

Some animals will not be deterred or have a problem crossing a guard. ... Even small hoofed animals such as sheep and goats will usually be able to trot right across without much effort. Here, a gate has been shown to be the most effective.