The same goes for trailers. Open-


sided stock trailers are easier to load because cattle like to see where they are headed. Trailer gates should be easy to


close and secure, preferably with a latch that gives you some leverage against cattle pushing on the gate. Trailers with combination slid-


ing/swinging rear gates let you load cattle from different size pens and chutes. Interior trailer gates should have self-catching latches so you spend as little time in the trailer as possible. Try not to stand directly behind


a gate you are closing, or catch it with your elbow to close. A lot of people have been hurt when cattle hit a gate before it could be latched. You should never work cattle by


yourself. Poor Bill might be alive today if someone had been there to call for help. At the least, make sure someone knows where you will be and what time you should return. By the same token, having too


12’ to 14’ wide


20’ to 30’ deep


Working position to load the chute


Single file Load out Crowd Alley Minimum of 24 feet Chute


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many people can create problems by stressing cattle or having someone in the wrong place at the wrong time. Use the minimum number of people to move cattle through the facility and load the trailer. Make sure everyone stays out of the cattle’s line of


Always on foot


Afoot and horseback Always horseback


*Dictated by size of groups handled.


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Width 12’


14’ 16’


Depth*


minimum 20’ 20‐30’


maximum 30’


sight in the direction you want to move them. Don’t use an electric prod to encourage cattle to enter the trailer. This will make them reluctant to leave the trailer when you unload. Backing up a trailer is another danger zone. Make


Corrals and loading chutes often need to be updated to prevent problems during loading.


sure no one is directly behind the trailer or between the trailer and your truck. A loaded trailer should have more weight in front of the axles, particularly when using a bumper pull trailer. Before pulling out, make sure all the trailer gates are securely latched. The rear gate should be doubly secured with a spring-loaded clip. Once you reach your destination, let cattle un- load themselves to reduce stress and chance of injury. Loading cattle in a stock trailer is a diffi cult and


dangerous job, so always use caution. To make things go smoothly, get everything positioned in place before you start moving cattle. Handle as few cattle at one time as possible and always be prepared to get out of the way if necessary. Don’t let an angry cow ruin your day or end your life.


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