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Product Name	Double Cattle Handling Alley
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Product Overview	The Double Cattle Handling Alley is a high-throughput livestock race designed to allow two cattle to enter and travel side by side before being smoothly funneled into a single-file working alley. The wide double entry is easier for cattle to locate and allows animals to remain beside herd mates during the first stage of processing. This helps reduce hesitation and improves cattle flow from a crowding tub, Bud Box or holding pen toward the cattle crush. The modular system combines fixed-width spreaders, sheeted outside panels and an open center divider. Optional rolling doors and sorting gates can be incorporated according to the cattle-yard layout.
Key Features	Dual-Lane Cattle Flow: Two animals can move side by side, increasing alley capacity compared with a conventional single-file race. Large Entry Opening: Provides a clearly visible entrance from crowding or holding areas. Lower-Stress Movement: Cattle remain beside herd mates during initial alley entry, helping reduce isolation and hesitation. Fixed 32-Inch Reference Lanes: Non-adjustable configuration uses dedicated fixed-width spreaders for straightforward operation. Single-File Transition: The downstream end funnels cattle progressively into one working alley before the crush. Sheeted Outer Panels: Helps reduce visual distractions and encourages forward movement. Open Center Divider: Separates the two lanes while allowing cattle to maintain visual contact with neighboring animals. Optional Sorting Gate: Selected spreader sections can incorporate a gate for cattle drafting and separation. Optional Rolling Door: Provides intermediate flow control between handling zones. Modular Construction: Compatible with crowding tubs, Bud Boxes, curved alleys, palpation sections and cattle crushes.
Structural Components	Fixed-width double-alley spreader frames Sheeted outer straight panels Open-bar center divider panel Double-alley entry frame Tapered single-file transition section Panel connection pins and hardware Optional rolling alley door Optional sorting-gate spreader Single-file alley transition components Connection interface for palpation cage or cattle crush
Working Principle	Wide Entry: Cattle leave the crowding area and enter a wide two-lane opening that is easier to locate than a narrow single-file entrance. Side-by-Side Movement: Two cattle advance simultaneously with another animal beside them, supporting natural herd movement. Controlled Flow: Sheeted outer panels limit distractions while the center divider keeps animals separated into two parallel lanes. Alternating Funnel: At the downstream end, the lanes progressively merge so cattle transition from two-abreast movement into a single-file race. Final Processing: Animals proceed individually into a palpation section, sorting station, weighing system or cattle squeeze chute.
Technical Specifications	Product Type Fixed-width double cattle handling alley Number of Lanes 2 parallel cattle lanes Reference Lane Width 32 inches per fixed-width lane Reference Outer Panel Length 9'-3" Reference Outer Panel Height 66 inches Outer Panel Type Sheeted straight cattle alley panel Reference Center Panel 9'-3" long, 6-bar open divider Reference Short Panel 4'-6" wide × 66" high Sorting Gate Optional fixed-width spreader with sort gate Rolling Door Optional Downstream Configuration Tapers into single-file cattle alley System Length Customizable according to project requirements Surface Finish Corrosion-resistant finish according to project requirements Power Requirement None for standard fixed configuration
Applications	High-throughput beef cattle farms Dairy cattle handling facilities Commercial feedlots Large cattle breeding operations Crowding-tub exit systems Bud Box cattle handling layouts Cattle crush approach alleys Livestock sorting and drafting systems Veterinary processing facilities New-build and retrofit cattle-yard projects
Customization Options	Total double-alley length Fixed-width or adjustable-width configuration Sheeted outer-panel layout Open center-divider configuration Rolling alley doors Sorting-gate spreaders Return-box or Bud Box connection Crowding-tub connection Palpation-cage transition Cattle crush and weighing-system connection Surface finish according to local climate and farm conditions Complete cattle handling system available upon request
Installation & Maintenance	Install the double alley on a firm livestock-yard surface and align the entry directly with the crowding tub, Bud Box or holding area. Position the double-alley spreaders accurately so both lanes remain parallel and maintain the specified working width. Install the center divider securely along the full dual-lane section. The downstream transition should gradually funnel animals into a single-file alley without abrupt projections or unnecessary gaps. Align this section with the palpation cage, weighing station or cattle crush. Where rolling doors or sorting gates are installed, confirm unobstructed gate travel and secure latching before processing cattle. Regularly inspect panel pins, spreaders, center-divider connections, sheeted panels, gates and structural fasteners. Remove accumulated manure and mud from gate tracks and animal walking surfaces.
Product FAQ	Q: Why use a double cattle alley instead of a single alley? A: The dual-lane entrance allows two animals to move together, increasing throughput and helping reduce hesitation caused by isolation. Q: What is the reference width of each fixed lane? A: The non-adjustable reference configuration uses approximately 32-inch-wide lanes. Q: Do cattle remain two abreast all the way to the crush? A: No. The double alley progressively funnels cattle into a single-file race before the palpation section or cattle crush. Q: Why is the center divider open rather than fully sheeted? A: The open divider keeps cattle in separate lanes while allowing them to remain visually connected with neighboring animals. Q: Can a sorting gate be incorporated? A: Yes. A fixed-width double-alley spreader with a sorting gate can be supplied according to the handling layout. Q: Can flow-control doors be installed? A: Yes. Rolling-door spreaders can be incorporated to stop or regulate cattle movement. Q: Can the system connect directly to a crowding tub or Bud Box? A: Yes. The modular alley can be configured behind a crowding tub, Bud Box or compatible curved handling alley. Q: Is an adjustable double-alley version also available? A: Yes. Adjustable dual-lane configurations can be supplied when one system must handle calves, yearlings, heifers and larger cattle.
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