The Meadowbrook Farm

The Meadowbrook Farm at Eastern Kentucky University is home to this cattle research and teaching facility. The system sports two hydraulic squeeze chutes, so two sets of students can learn to operate the squeeze chutes while practicing husbandry procedures. Getting good overhead pictures of the layout is difficult inside the building, so I included a […]

Curved Handling Systems Built by Wood, Small to Medium Farms

Curved handling systems built from wood are a cost-effective alternative to steel. Wood is ideal for small and medium-sized ranches. The post layout is the same, but the curves are in 4-foot (1219) straight sections. Treated posts or railroad ties make good fence posts, and 2-inch (50) x 6 inches (152) treated boards make good […]