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STRESS IN THE CHUTE
Reduce pain and stress as much as possible.
If a cow has an eye problem and has to be restrained in order to treat it then use a halter instead of nose tongs. Do not squeeze the animal to tightly.
The chute sides must hold firmly so that they do not jiggle or rattle when the cow struggles because this will frighten them even more. However make sure it is not too tight. It is a good idea to have a chute made with solid sides to prevent the animal from seeing out.
When it comes to the runway do not be tempted to let to many go through at once. If they are jammed then there is the danger their heads become twisted or try to rear up – that is jump up over the next.
You will need halters and rope to tie the animal.
Place the halter so the adjustable part is on its left side. A handy type of halter is made from a length of rope with the extra rope serving as a lead rope or tie rope. You make these from a 10 – 12 feet (approx 3 meters) piece of nylon or 3 stranded manila rope. Nylon rope halters last longer than cotton or manila and do not shrink.
CHUTE DESIGN FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
A chute to be used for artificial insemination should be different from the one used for sorting, doctoring, vaccinating.
Why? It has better conception rates.
Handle the cows gently while getting them into this chute to avoid upsetting them or causing them to become overheated. You do not need a headgate or squeeze for this type of chute.
Reduce pain and stress as much as possible.
If a cow has an eye problem and has to be restrained in order to treat it then use a halter instead of nose tongs. Do not squeeze the animal to tightly.
The chute sides must hold firmly so that they do not jiggle or rattle when the cow struggles because this will frighten them even more. However make sure it is not too tight. It is a good idea to have a chute made with solid sides to prevent the animal from seeing out.
When it comes to the runway do not be tempted to let to many go through at once. If they are jammed then there is the danger their heads become twisted or try to rear up – that is jump up over the next.
You will need halters and rope to tie the animal.
Place the halter so the adjustable part is on its left side. A handy type of halter is made from a length of rope with the extra rope serving as a lead rope or tie rope. You make these from a 10 – 12 feet (approx 3 meters) piece of nylon or 3 stranded manila rope. Nylon rope halters last longer than cotton or manila and do not shrink.
CHUTE DESIGN FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
A chute to be used for artificial insemination should be different from the one used for sorting, doctoring, vaccinating.
Why? It has better conception rates.
Handle the cows gently while getting them into this chute to avoid upsetting them or causing them to become overheated. You do not need a headgate or squeeze for this type of chute.