Hook-Over Galvanized Cattle Feed Trough

• Hook-Over Installation: Mounts directly onto suitable gates, rails and cattle feed barriers without a separate floor frame.
• Elevated Feeding Position: Helps keep feed away from bedding, mud and floor contamination.
• Galvanized Steel Construction: Provides strength and corrosion resistance for demanding livestock environments.
• Portable and Relocatable: The trough can be removed and transferred between pens when feeding arrangements change.
• Open Feeding Design: Provides convenient access for filling, visual inspection and routine cleaning.
• Structural Bracing: Intermediate braces help maintain trough rigidity, especially on longer models.
• Multiple Length Options: Different trough lengths can be selected according to animal numbers and pen layout.
• Heavy-Duty Cattle Version Available: Reinforced 2 mm galvanized configurations can be supplied for larger cattle and longer feed barriers.
• Flexible Hook Width: Heavy-duty versions can be configured for different feed-barrier rail widths.
• Project Customization: Length, width, depth, bracket spacing and reinforcement are customizable.

• Galvanized Feed Pan: Long rectangular trough body for dry livestock feed and supplements.
• Hook Brackets: Welded or adjustable hooks suspend the trough from a suitable gate or feed barrier.
• End Panels: Close both ends and reinforce the trough body.
• Cross Braces: Support the feeding pan and help control deformation on longer models.
• Reinforced Upper Edges: Improve rigidity and provide a durable feeding edge.
• Optional Drainage Openings: Available upon request to simplify washing and water removal.

• Commercial calf-rearing facilities
• Dairy cattle barns
• Beef cattle farms
• Calf creep pens
• Young-stock group pens
• Cattle feed barriers
• Temporary livestock feeding areas
• Quarantine and treatment pens
• Steel-structure cattle houses
• New livestock farm construction and renovation projects

• Trough length, width and depth
• 1.5 mm or heavy-duty 2 mm steel configuration
• Hook spacing and hook opening width
• Welded or adjustable mounting brackets
• Number and position of reinforcement braces
• Drainage holes available upon request
• Alternative corrosion-resistant materials
• Food-safe protective coating for aggressive feed applications
• OEM branding and project-specific packaging
• Designed according to local climate and farm conditions

• Confirm that the gate, rail or feed barrier is structurally suitable for the loaded trough before installation.
• Select a mounting height appropriate for the age and body size of the animals.
• Ensure all hooks engage securely with the supporting rail before filling the trough.
• For adjustable hook systems, tighten all retaining hardware before allowing cattle access.
• Distribute feed evenly along longer troughs to avoid unnecessary concentrated loading.
• Remove stale feed and accumulated residues regularly to maintain feed hygiene.
• Inspect hooks, braces, trough edges, welds and mounting points periodically for deformation or wear.
• Repair damaged galvanized areas promptly to minimize localized corrosion.
• Keep optional drainage openings clear during routine washing.
• Remove, clean and store the trough in a dry area when it will not be used for extended periods.

Q: How is the Hook-Over Cattle Feed Trough installed?
A: The trough is suspended directly from a suitable gate rail or cattle feed barrier using integrated or adjustable hook brackets.

Q: What standard lengths are available?
A: Reference compact models include 915, 1370, 1830 and 2745 mm lengths, while reinforced cattle versions can also be supplied in longer configurations.

Q: What is the reference trough width and depth?
A: The reference hook-over calf and young-stock configuration is approximately 305 mm wide and 150 mm deep.

Q: Is a heavy-duty version available for larger cattle?
A: Yes. Reinforced 2 mm galvanized steel versions with longer 2, 3 or 4 m configurations are available according to project requirements.

Q: Why use a hanging trough instead of a floor feeder?
A: Hanging the feeder above floor level reduces direct contact with bedding, mud and manure while allowing the trough to be relocated easily.

Q: Can the hooks fit different cattle barriers?
A: Yes. Hook dimensions can be customized, and heavy-duty adjustable versions can accommodate different barrier widths.

Q: Can drainage holes be added?
A: Yes. Drainage openings can be incorporated according to cleaning and farm-management requirements.

Q: Can the trough be customized for a complete cattle housing project?
A: Yes. Dimensions, hook spacing, feeding height and mounting arrangements can be coordinated with calf pens, cattle gates, feed barriers and steel-structure livestock buildings.