Livestock sorting device

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1980-02-22

1981-07-28

Chamblee, Hugh R.

Animal husbandry

Waste toilet or related device

Walled receptacle; e.g., litter box, etc., containing...

A01K 2900

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042804485

ABSTRACT:
An animal sorting device is provided wherein the animals are individually weighed in a chute which has an exit opening into two segregation areas. A pair of exit gates and control mechanism therefor allow selective blockage of the exit or alternatively direct egress of an animal from the chute into one of the two areas. The control mechanism for the exit gates allows for remote operation thereof and for securing the exit gates in a desired position such that the animals cannot reposition same. An entrance gate is also provided. The exit gates and entrance gate may be manipulated by a single operator from a single location.

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