Ideal Layouts for Cattle Handling Facilities

In this video, Daniel Thomson, PhD, DVM, Iowa State University, provides an overview of the optimum layouts for cattle handling facilities, including bud box plans and bud tub plans. He also discusses the extreme importance of properly functioning gates and best practices for gate safety to reduce stress and prevent serious injury to both cattle and handlers. Best and worst types of flooring, lighting, single vs. double allies are also covered in this talk.