Full-Access Veterinary Cattle Crush

The Full-Access Veterinary Cattle Crush is a heavy-duty livestock restraint system designed for cattle handling procedures where unrestricted access to the animal is more important than body squeezing. It combines an automatic self-locking head yoke with multiple side access doors, rear restraint and a stable non-slip floor.

The open-access body enables operators, veterinarians and farm technicians to reach the neck, shoulders, flanks and rear body areas efficiently. It is suitable for commercial dairy farms, beef operations, veterinary facilities and integrated cattle-handling systems requiring safe restraint for examination, weighing, vaccination and routine herd management.

• Automatic self-locking head yoke for efficient cattle capture.
• One-touch yoke reset simplifies repeated livestock handling.
• Seven reference yoke-width settings from approximately 100 to 240 mm.
• Gear-synchronized yoke doors support balanced and reliable animal capture.
• Four full-access doors on each side provide extensive access to the animal.
• Dedicated neck-access doors support veterinary and testing procedures.
• Acoustic dampening components help reduce vibration and operating noise.
• Deep-profile rubber flooring provides secure footing in wet livestock environments.
• Integrated lifting and load-bar mounting points simplify weighing-system installation.
• Compatible with selected rear gates, extensions and hoof-trimming accessories.

• Heavy-Duty Main Frame: Provides structural rigidity for repetitive commercial cattle handling.
• Automatic Head Yoke: Captures and restrains the animal at the front of the crush.
• Synchronized Yoke Doors: Move together to provide controlled neck restraint.
• Full-Length Baffled Yoke: Uses straight vertical members to improve animal safety around the head and leg areas.
• Side Access Doors: Multiple independently opening sections provide access to both sides of the animal.
• Neck Access Doors: Provide additional working access near the shoulder and neck area.
• Ratchet Backing Bar: Helps prevent backward movement during handling procedures.
• Quick-Release Crossbar: Supports operator access and emergency release procedures.
• Rubber Floor: Provides traction and helps reduce noise during animal movement.
• Load-Bar Mounting Points: Allow compatible electronic weighing equipment to be integrated below the crush.

The animal enters the cattle crush through the rear handling race and moves toward the automatic head yoke. When the head and neck reach the preset capture position, the synchronized yoke doors secure the animal for temporary restraint.

Once restrained, operators can open the required side or neck access doors to perform veterinary examination, vaccination, identification, weighing or other herd-management procedures. The backing bar helps control rearward movement, while the head yoke can be reset quickly for the next animal after release.

• Routine veterinary examination and cattle health checks.
• Vaccination, medication and injection procedures.
• Pregnancy diagnosis and reproductive management.
• Identification, tagging and electronic ID management.
• Cattle weighing and performance monitoring.
• TB testing and other regional livestock-health procedures.
• Suckler-cow and calf management.
• Commercial dairy and beef cattle handling facilities.
• Livestock markets, veterinary stations and cattle breeding operations.
• Integrated handling systems in steel-structure cattle buildings and outdoor yards.

• Head Yoke: Automatic or alternative restraint configurations available upon request.
• Yoke Width: Adjustable according to cattle size and handling requirements.
• Rear Gate: Sliding-gate configurations available according to project requirements.
• Crush Extension: Available for integration with cattle races and handling alleys.
• Weighing System: Load bars, indicators and EID equipment can be configured according to requirements.
• Hoof Care: Compatible foot-trimming configurations available.
• Front Restraint: Front cage and additional head-control accessories available upon request.
• Sternum Support: Optional sternum-bar configuration available.
• Surface Treatment: Designed according to local climate and farm conditions.
• OEM Configuration: Dimensions, accessories and packaging available according to project requirements.

• Install the crush on a level, structurally sound concrete base or handling-platform foundation.
• Align the unit accurately with the cattle race, forcing pen and exit alley.
• Secure the frame using suitable anchor points according to project drawings.
• Confirm sufficient side clearance for all veterinary access doors before commissioning.
• Set the head-yoke width according to the cattle group being handled.
• Test the yoke, backing bar, access doors and quick-release mechanisms before animal use.
• Keep moving mechanisms clear of manure, bedding and accumulated dirt.
• Inspect hinges, locking points, yoke components and fasteners regularly.
• Clean the rubber floor to maintain reliable traction.
• Check weighing-system mounting points and load bars periodically where fitted.

Q: What is the main advantage of a full-access cattle crush?
A: It provides extensive access to the animal's neck, shoulders, flanks and rear body areas, making it suitable for veterinary and general husbandry procedures where body access is more important than squeeze restraint.

Q: Is the head yoke adjustable for different cattle sizes?
A: Yes. The reference automatic yoke provides seven preset widths from approximately 100 to 240 mm.

Q: Can cattle be weighed while inside the crush?
A: Yes. Integrated lifting and load-bar mounting points allow compatible livestock weighing equipment to be installed.

Q: Can operators access both sides of the animal?
A: Yes. The reference full-access body has multiple independently opening doors on both sides.

Q: Is a rear sliding gate available?
A: Yes. A compatible rear sliding gate can be supplied according to the selected handling-system configuration.

Q: Can the crush be equipped for hoof trimming?
A: Yes. Compatible foot-trimming accessories can be incorporated according to requirements.

Q: Can SHEWUYOU configure the crush for a complete cattle-handling project?
A: Yes. Head restraint, rear gates, weighing equipment, EID accessories, cattle races and installation arrangements can be configured according to project requirements.