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I thought I would give a special heads-up to those here on our website who might like to know before the official announcement becomes public. Arrowquip is coming out with a new line of squeeze chutes. The new chutes will be wider, longer, and taller than the ones we have now. Part of the new design includes a new locking mechanism on the exit gate which some of you will appreciate. There is also a 3-position adjustment for the amount of pressure that can be applied to the exit gate, one each for calves, cows, and bulls. So now you can...

This is the classic song revisited by our grandkids from the Brandon and Anna Slater family. 

By: Dana Charban Have a manual chute and are thinking about making the switch to hydraulics? Consider:1️⃣ The number of cattle you're working2️⃣ What tasks you do regularly3️⃣ The help and time you have WHAT IS A HYDRAULIC CHUTE? A hydraulic chute is a cattle working chute that features hydraulic operation. Hydraulic controls are often mounted on a swing arm, or directly on the chute itself. The controls manage the head gate, tail gate, squeeze, and in some cases also control the head restraint. The hydraulics can be powered by an electric power pack, gas power pack, or by connecting the chute to a tractor...

ByNorman Leahy December 13, 2023 It's no secret that some green activists have a profound dislike for gasses and products of varying types and want governments to ban their use (natural gas-powered appliances being a prime example). But the most ardent green campaigners also have a thing against cows. Cattle, you see, are prodigious produces of methane gas – a potent greenhouse gas. As such these same campaigners are out to do whatever is necessary to cut down on the number of cattle as a way to cut methane emissions. But banning cattle is tough. Instead, they are looking at what...

4 Calming Adaptogens That Ease Holiday Stress By Jenny Smiechowski - November 17, 2022 Article at a Glance: Adaptogens can be a helpful stress-relieving tool during the hectic holiday season. These plants or mushrooms help your body achieve a state of balance by increasing or decreasing certain chemical. reactions depending on what’s needed. Ashwagandha, Rhodiola rosea, ginseng, and maca are four adaptogens that have proven stress-relieving properties. You may need to take adaptogens for a week or two before you notice benefits, so plan ahead this holiday season. The holidays are a hectic (and stressful) time of year for most of...