We are almost completed the re-build of our yards and our stock handling area. This project is really important to us as yard design can dramatically reduce stress on our cows and calves if done well. We have incrementally improved some traditional dairy yards but now we are moving to a modern yard design, informed by both Temple Grandin and Bud William's designs. Better yards mean much lower stress, happier cattle and better welfare outcomes. Modern yards, happy cows, beautiful produce.
http://www.grandin.com/
http://stockmanship.com/
Vet's crush: soft catch, racthetless headbails; parallel side squeeze; chin cup; great control and safety for cow and operator.
