Te Pari’s Racewell HD4 Chute was demonstrated at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
The system from New Zealand combines efficiency with technology to provide ‘whole-farm’ sheep management.
It’s automated pneumatic system provides an auto-sensing backing hook on the lead-up race for improved flow and an adjustable squeeze chute, which flips horizontally for easy access to the animal for hoof trimming, testing, CIDR application, etc. It can be run manually by a foot pedal or remote control; the system reads RFID tags, records weight, drenching and drug applications and connects via Bluetooth to an applicator gun for accurate dosage.
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Upon exit, livestock can be directed straight through or sorted via four automated drafting gates.
The system can be stationary or trailered for field-side use.
See how the system works in the video below.
