Cattle Handling Equipment

Cattle-handling evolutions: Designing modern facilities

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Squeeze chutes, alleys, tubs or Bud boxes may be decades old or brand-new, but all remain the greatest defense against chaos and bring their level of safety and order to the handling process.

Guardian animals – Dogs, jennies and llamas

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Guardian dogs are bred to protect sheep, goats or cattle from predators. Learn which dog breeds excel as guardians, what their jobs entail and why jennies and some llamas are effective as guardian animals.

How to get the most from beef cattle weights

terrell@cattlemax.com — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In the cattle industry, you are either selling cattle by the pound or you are selling cattle or genetics to other ranchers who are selling cattle by the pound. Weights are critical in every stage of the cattle cycle – from a calf’s birth, weaning, yearling and sale weight to mature/gain weights of cows and bulls for monitoring body condition score (BCS).

Top 4 things you should look for in a manual cattle chute

kaydence.michalsky@arrowquip.com — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Selecting the right manual cattle chute for your operation can be a daunting task. It’s an important decision that will affect the efficiency, safety and overall success of your operation.

Efficiency, precision and ethical beef production: The impact of 3D cameras

alvaro@dellait.com — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In an ever-evolving industry, cattle farming and beef production thrive on innovation, with the pursuit of efficiency, precision and safety as a constant endeavor.

Hydraulic vs. manual chutes: Get ready to wrangle efficiency

evan.matthews@arrowquip.com — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:24:47 -0400

Do you need a more efficient and stress-free cattle-working system for your operation? Explore the key differences between manual and hydraulic chutes before you make your decision.

The equipment equation: Capitalizing on what you’ve got

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In order to maximize economic return, producers need to strategically balance factors introduced by different types of animal-handling facilities.

Protect ranch dogs from parasites

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:41:22 -0400

Your trusty ranch dog – always by your side and often your only companion for long hours at a time. Besides the friendship and loyalty these dogs give, they also have important jobs to do: protection, varmint control and herding.

Drones: The 21st century ranch hand

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:00:01 -0400

Just a decade ago, drones were a novelty in agriculture. Dr. Humberto Perotto, associate professor at Texas A&M University – Kingsville says the world of drones has exploded in the past five years.

5 steps to low-stress cattle handling in your system

janelle.hulme@arrowquip.com — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:43:27 -0400

Think about a time when you were stressed out. In most examples, and science has proven this, the heightened stress level likely decreased your focus and capability. Animals are negatively impacted by stress, just as people are.

Livestock scale systems: Weighing your options?

arobinson@neogen.com — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:00:01 -0500

Identifying the best weigh scale set-up for your individual operation can be a weighty decision.

Defending dogs from fleas and ticks

arobinson@neogen.com — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:05:24 -0400

Having dogs in rural life, whether they spend their days relaxing indoors or working alongside ranchers and cattle, is a treat for us and a dream come true for them.

Working facilities for big-horned cattle

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:01 -0400

Many ranchers raise polled cattle, but several breeds are noted for large horns (Longhorns, Watusi, Scotch Highlanders, etc.) and never dehorned.

Keeping ranch dogs healthy

arobinson@neogen.com — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:00:01 -0500

Our dogs are often by our side as our best companions, watching over us without even being asked. They selflessly just do, and they are more than deserving of the same protection and care in return.

Exploring the possibilities of cattle handling and facilities

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:00:01 -0500

Before the calendar flipped to 2020, many cattle producers had “replace handling facilities” on their to-do lists. Many of those lists have since been tossed in the garbage due to the unprecedented events of this year.

Taking chutes and handling systems into the future

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:43:37 -0500

It can be confusing for producers needing to either upgrade their current chute and handling facilities or build a new system from scratch.

Protect your vet with maintained handling facilities

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:35:56 -0500

Large-animal veterinarians with an arm in a sling or on crutches is not an uncommon sight. Usually, their injury was the result of treating or testing cattle in a poorly designed or maintained handling facility.

Choosing between a stationary or portable working system

aleeya.laureola@arrowquip.com — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:40:41 -0500

Investing in new equipment is always a big conversation to have because it plays an integral role in your operation. Cattle handling systems influence the efficiency of your workflow and the safety of handlers and cattle. In some scenarios, a stationary system is ideal, whereas in others, it is better to have a portable working system. In some cases, there are ranches that even have both.

Keep the herd and yourself safe around equipment

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:00:01 -0500

Animal safety has always been a critical aspect of any cattle operation. Without a healthy herd, there would be no meat on the table or money in the bank.

Cargill’s new robot benefits cattle industry

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:00:01 -0500

There’s a new robot in town, and it’s working at Cargill meatpacking plants to promote human safety.

Equipment maintenance is critical for cattle health, performance

mark.alley@zoetis.com — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:33:19 -0400

Some say, “A carpenter’s house is never finished.” I’d say it’s a similar situation with cattlemen. Often, it’s their own facilities and equipment that are the last to be maintained or repaired.