How wide is a cattle head gate?
Emma Martin
Published Feb 15, 2026
How wide is a cattle head gate?
Loading Chute
| Recommended Dimensions for Cattle | ||
|---|---|---|
| Facility Component | British Breeds | Exotic Breeds |
| Height | 60 in. | 66-72 in. |
| Width | 22-26 in. | 22-26 in. |
| Length w/service gate | 5 ft. | 5 ft. |
How wide should a cattle loading chute be?
The loading chute should be located directly off the crowding pen, allowing easy movement of cattle. The loading chute ramp can be either sloping or stepped. The maximum incline should be 30 percent (3-inch rise per foot of incline). The loading chute should be 26 to 30 inches wide.
What is a head catch for cattle?
cattle head gate
A livestock head catch, also known as a cattle head gate, is a device used to secure a cow’s head to allow handlers and veterinarians access to the animal to administer medication, replace tags, monitor well being, and various other tasks.
How wide is a cattle alley way?
For most cattle, an alley width of 28 inches at the top and 16 inches at the bottom works well on an alley 60 inches tall. Increase this width for large breeds and bulls. Curved alleys are more difficult to construct, but usually allow for better cattle movement.
What width should a cattle crush be?
650mm to 700mm
The standard width of the race is 650mm to 700mm. Variations in size are permitted to suit different animal types, with 500mm recommended where the crush will be used exclusively for calves, 650mm to 700mm for dairy stock and up to 750mm for larger-framed beef animals.
How wide is a cattle loading ramp?
750mm wide
Loading ramp – ideally ramps should be 750mm wide between the rails. A ramp length of at least 3.5-4.6m will give the required rise to reach the ideal 1.2m loading height. A level section at least 0.8-1m long at the top of the ramp will encourage stock movement onto and off trucks.
How wide should a cattle crush be?
It is strongly recommend that at least 1.2m width of area along either side of the crush and race is excluded from any enclosure so as to provide a safe working area along the crush and race.
How does a self Catch head gate work?
The self-catch or automatic head gate relies on the animal pushing the head gate with its shoulders with enough force to trip the spring-controlled catch mechanism. Herein lies the challenge: If you are working cattle of different sizes the head gate must be adjusted so that the opening is not too wide or too narrow.
Who makes the best cattle squeeze chute?
One of the finest cattle chutes on the market is the A.L. Silencer squeeze chute. It’s fully customizable for every need, so the main thing is to determine exactly what your needs are.
