Cattle Yard Farm Gate Tricks You Need To Know

Farm Learning with Tim Thompson | 18 September 2025 | Back to All Videos
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Make cattle handling safer and easier with the right gate setup.
In this video, Ash Dowden shows how ropes, springs, and slam-shut catches can transform your cattle yards into low stress stock handling systems.

Whether you’re drafting cattle, moving mobs through yards, or keeping yourself out of harm’s way, these gate designs let you work smarter and safer. Learn how spring-loaded gates, rope levers, and slam-shut catches reduce stress on both you and your livestock.

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00:00 Introduction – Ropes & Gates in Cattle Yards
00:10 First Gate Setup – Springs & Slam Shut Catch
00:35 Demonstrating Low Stress Stock Handling
00:47 Gate Hinged on Far Side
01:00 Rope Lever System for Safer Operation
01:18 Using Ropes to Shut Gates Safely
01:25 Wrap Up & Subscribe