Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Stanchion
Patent
1994-10-03
1996-10-15
Manahan, Todd E.
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Stanchion
119741, A01K 106, A01K 108
Patent
active
055643680
ABSTRACT:
A control system for use with a self-locking pen paneling arrangement includes a series of retaining bars which are movable from a first access position to a first retaining position in response to downward movement of an animal's neck toward the feeding area. A movable locking member is mounted to each retaining bar, and is engageable with a latch member when the retaining member is in its first retaining position. A release mechanism is operable to disengage the locking member from the latch member to provide movement of the retaining bar to its first access position. If desired, the retaining bar can be moved to a second retaining position, distinct from the first retaining position, in which movement of the release mechanism does not disengage the locking member from the latch member. This "locks out" certain animals to prevent withdrawal from the feeding area, to enable the operator to dehorn, vaccinate or perform any other procedure, treatment or operation on the animal as necessary. Thereafter, any animals which were previously "locked out" are released by further movement of the release mechanism. Any or all of the retaining members can also be moved to a second access position providing free access to and withdrawal from the feeding area.
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Ash Jerry D.
Batterman Judd G.
Benson Daryl G.
Downing Robert M.
Hepp Kenneth R.
Gardner Barn Equipment Company, Inc.
Manahan Todd #E.
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