Livestock handling apparatus and method

Details Livestock handling apparatus and method Livestock handling apparatus and method

1995-11-17

1997-08-26

Swiatek, Robert P.

Animal husbandry

Animal controlling or handling

Animal relocating, loading or unloading

A01K 2900

Patent

active

056601476

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for loading live poultry into open-topped containers (19) comprise a plurality (preferably three) loading units (28) arranged side by side so that each loading unit (28) is aligned with a column of containers (19) accommodated in a standard module (18). Each loading unit has a batching receptacle (33) to receive a batch of poultry (of predetermined weight or number) corresponding to the capacity of one of the open-topped containers (19) which are in turn withdrawn from the module (18), loaded with a batch of poultry and then returned to the module, each loading unit (28) shifting vertically as successive containers are loaded with poultry. A separate catching vehicle (54) may be used to catch the poultry and deliver it to the apparatus.

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