SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING AND HANDLING LIVESTOCK

摘要

A restraining pen for livestock is provided for humane, safe and efficient handling of livestock. A restraining or knocking pen is provided that has features for securely receiving an animal such that the animal may be subject to knocking or veterinary operations and subsequently released from the pen without danger to the animal or human operators. A novel design provides for a compact footprint of the pen and an economical use of space.

主权项

1. A restraining pen for humane restraining and handling of livestock animals comprising:
a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and second sidewall spaced apart and at least partially defining an interior volume adapted to receive at least one of a plurality of animals; a first hinged restraining member, interconnected to the first sidewall, the first hinged restraining member hinged about a longitudinal axis of the pen and moveable between at least a first position and a second position; a second hinged restraining member, interconnected to the second sidewall, the second hinged restraining member hinged about a longitudinal axis of the pen and moveable between at least a first position and a second position; wherein at least one of the first hinged restraining member and the second hinged restraining member comprises a user interface for moving the hinged restraining member between the first position and the second position; and wherein at least one of the first sidewall and second sidewall is moveable in a vertical direction such that the sidewall and associated hinged restraining member are displaceable in a manner that allows for egress of an animal.