ANIMAL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND CUTTING GATE

摘要

The invention relates to a cutting gate, adapted to be utilized in the grading or separating of animals such as horses, cows or the like, into two or more holding corrals. The gate according to the invention comprises a first substantially vertical elongate member adapted to be rotatably mounted about a supporting post or standard; two diverging substantially vertical side portions fixedly attached to the first member, to extend radially therefrom and a third forwardly facing side extending between the diverging side portions remote from the first member to define a space, generally triangular in plan. The gate, which is controllable by an operator positioned within the space, is adjustable in height to ensure adequate ground clearance and additional stops may be provided to limit the rotation of the gate about its support. The invention further contemplates the utilization of the novel cutting gate in conjunction with an animal receiving chute and two or more holding pens or corrals. The gate is positioned so that it may be swung from a first position wherein the gate blocks the chute, to a second position wherein animals may be passed to a selected one of the pens or corrals.