Dave, see below.
>Vaughan,
>Thanks for the pointers.
>Could you explain further the horizontal U gate as to best location and
>design. It's not something I have seen or heard of here in the US.
>Best Regards,
>Dave Forgey
>Install a self closing horizontal U gate cows push through to get out
>of the race and into the lane. Cows feel they are not out until
>through this gate so move out more quickly.
>
At the end of the exit race, where it widens into the farm lane,
mount the gate. It should be made out of 1.5 inch ID pipe in a U
shape.
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Hinge it close to the supporting post at the bottom and about two
inches out at the top so that it swings closed without needing a
spring and against a stop so that it can't be pushed inwards.
Cows soon learn to push their heads through to exit. If not, prop it
partly open for the first day or two.
I made and fitted one in 1960 to stop cows coming back up the exit
race to try and get to their calves, and found that cows exited more
quickly.
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Best wishes,
Vaughan Jones
