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Product Name	Half Dual-Width Cattle Race
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Product Overview	The Half Dual-Width Cattle Race is an adjustable livestock handling alley designed for farms that process both young stock and mature cattle through the same fixed handling system. One side of the race uses adjustable panels while the opposite side remains in a standard fixed position. For smaller animals, the adjustable panels are moved inward to create a narrower working channel. For larger cattle, they are returned to the outer position to restore the full race width. This simple dual-width arrangement improves animal control without requiring a fully adjustable race on both sides, making it a practical solution for dairy farms, beef operations, breeding facilities and commercial cattle yards.
Key Features	Two Working Widths: Reference configuration provides approximately 610mm for smaller cattle and 740mm for larger animals. Single-Side Adjustment: Only one side of the race requires movable panels, simplifying operation and construction. Young-Stock Control: Narrower positioning helps prevent smaller cattle from turning around inside the race. Full-Size Cattle Capacity: Adjustable panels can be returned to the outer position for mature cattle. Fully Clad Sidewalls: Reference race panels are clad to approximately 1560mm high to reduce visual distractions. Straight Animal Flow: Suitable for guiding cattle toward a crush, weighing station or treatment point. Fixed-System Integration: Can be combined with holding pens, forcing pens, diverter gates and sliding gates. Low-Power Operation: Width adjustment is mechanical and does not require electricity, hydraulics or compressed air. Flexible Herd Use: Suitable where calves, heifers and adult cattle share one handling facility.
Structural Components	Fixed race-side panel assembly Adjustable race-side panel assembly Fully clad stockboard side panels Structural support posts Adjustable panel mounting points Panel locking and retaining hardware Optional front sliding gate Optional diverter gate Optional operator access or folding race step Race-to-crush connection components
Working Principle	Large-Cattle Mode: The adjustable side panels remain in the outer position, providing a reference internal width of approximately 740mm for mature cattle. Young-Stock Mode: The adjustable panels on one side are moved inward to reduce the race width to approximately 610mm. Controlled Single-File Flow: The narrower width limits excessive lateral movement and helps prevent young cattle from turning around inside the race. Forward Movement: Fully clad side panels reduce visual distractions and direct cattle toward the crush, scale or next handling station. Flow Control: A front sliding gate or compatible race gate can regulate animals entering the cattle crush or treatment area.
Technical Specifications	Product Type Half dual-width cattle race / adjustable livestock handling alley Adjustable Sides One side adjustable; opposite side fixed Minimum Reference Width 610 mm Maximum Reference Width 740 mm Reference Race Panel Height 1560 mm fully clad panels Reference Straight Race Length 8340 mm on referenced fixed handling system Panel Cladding Fully clad stockboard-type side panels Adjustment Method Mechanical removable / repositionable panel arrangement Front Flow Gate Sliding gate available according to system configuration Diverter Gate Available according to handling-system layout Operator Step Optional folding step for straight race installations Surface Treatment According to project requirements Overall Layout Customizable according to project requirements
Applications	Dairy cattle farms Beef cattle farms and ranches Young-stock and replacement-heifer facilities Mixed-age cattle handling yards Cattle crush approach races Livestock weighing lanes Veterinary handling systems Sorting and drafting facilities Fixed cattle handling installations New-build and retrofit livestock projects
Customization Options	Total race length Adjustable panel configuration Stockboard cladding specification Sliding front gate Diverter or drafting gate Folding operator race step Connection to cattle crush or weighing equipment Holding-pen and forcing-pen integration Personnel access gaps Floor anchoring and support-post arrangement Surface treatment according to project requirements Complete cattle handling system available upon request
Installation & Maintenance	Install the race on a firm, level livestock-handling surface and align it with the cattle crush, weighing station or downstream gate system. Position structural posts accurately so both the fixed and adjustable panel assemblies remain straight and secure. Verify the two working-width positions before processing cattle. When changing from mature cattle to young stock, reposition the adjustable panels and confirm that all retaining hardware is fully engaged before animals enter the race. Maintain smooth transitions between the race, forcing pen and crush. Avoid projections or excessive gaps that could interrupt animal flow or create potential trapping points. Regularly inspect adjustable panel supports, locking hardware, posts, gates and cladding. Remove accumulated manure and debris and replace bent or damaged components promptly.
Product FAQ	Q: Why is it called a half dual-width cattle race? A: Only one side of the race uses adjustable panels. The opposite side remains in a standard fixed position. Q: What are the reference working widths? A: The reference system provides approximately 610mm for smaller cattle and 740mm for larger stock. Q: Why use the narrower 610mm setting? A: The narrower channel helps control young stock and reduces the opportunity for animals to turn around inside the race. Q: Can mature cattle use the same race? A: Yes. Returning the adjustable panels to the wider position provides approximately 740mm of internal clearance. Q: Are the race sides fully sheeted? A: The reference fixed handling system uses fully clad stockboard panels approximately 1560mm high to limit external distractions. Q: Can a sliding gate be installed at the front? A: Yes. A sliding gate can be incorporated to regulate cattle entering the crush or next handling station. Q: Can the complete layout be customized? A: Yes. Race length, gates, holding pens, forcing pens, crush connections and operator-access features can be designed according to project requirements.
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