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Sheep Yards

Sheep yards are at the heart of a sheep handling system, and require thought and care in their design and construction.

The following collection of Wool Harvesting Notes outline the requirements of a good sheep yard, as well as options for layout and components.
Wool Harvesting Notes (WHN) – Sheep Yards

1.00 – SHEEP YARDS: INTRODUCTION

1.01 – SHEEP BEHAVIOUR AND THE DESIGN OF SHEEP YARDS AND SHEARING SHEDS

1.02 – RECTANGULAR YARDS

1.031 – CIRCULAR YARDS

1.032 – CIRCULAR YARDS: OTHER TYPES

1.04 – DEE YARDS

1.05 – BUGLE YARDS

1.08 – PORTABLE SHEEP YARDS

1.091 – TIMBER: SPECIES AND PROPERTIES

1.092 – STEEL TUBE FOR USE IN SHEEP YARDS

1.10 – GATES

1.111 – GATE CATCHES: HAND OPERATION

1.112 – GATE CATCHES: REMOTE OPERATION

1.12 – FENCES FOR YARDS

1.131 – WORKING RACES

1.14 – DRAFTING FACILITIES

1.30 – SHEEP LOADING RAMPS

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