On concrete ramps, stair steps with a 3 ½-to 4-inch (9 to 10cm) rise and a 12-to18-inch (30 to 46cm) tread length are recommended. Stair steps work better than grooved concrete ramps because when they become worn, cattle can still walk on them without slipping.
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