
Cattle yards renovation
Updating cattle yards to meet our cattle yard work needs

The main working cattle yards were built over 100 years ago in their current location. Various parts of the yards have been replaced over the years. Initially this was with wooden post and rail. The newer style cattle yards are now metal and are very strong and durable, galvanised to protect against rust. We are in the middle of removing the majority of the remaining wooden yards, to be replaced with metal panels, cemented in place. With the removal of the majority of the yards during a period of heifer calving presents some challenges, but we now have a second working cattle crush at out loading yards. This has been our backup to be used for any calving difficulties while the main yards are completed. There will be several new pens added that will make the big cattle work days more straight-forward. More to follow once it is completed in the coming weeks ....
Below is a video of the yards just prior to the current renovation, with a mix of metal cattle race leading up to the cattle crush, along with some of the original hardwood posts and rails.