Big Valley Cattle Management

New Big Valley® M-Series Headgates
The Self-Catch Headgate yoke is adjustable from both sides for a more precise fit and increased safety. Optional Nek-Stender® bars pivot with the action of the yoke. Attaches to any Big Valley® chute and can be set up for either right or left-hand operation. Designed to work on animals 300 lbs. and heavier.

The Manual Headgate features the ìPos-O-Lockî Ratchet System which insures that cattle are caught safely and canít escape. The opening handle runs parallel to chute, out of the operatorís way, providing plenty of leverage to reduce operator fatigue. Its design makes the handle swing from behind the animal, which encourages cattle to move through the unit. Right or left-hand operation. Attaches to any Big Valley® Chute.

The Manual and Self-Catch Headgates have rounded contact points to prevent injury and grease zerks to insure smooth performance. Both are available with exclusive Nek-Stender® bars.

Nek-Stenders®, The Safe Way To Hold Heads
Exclusive Nek-Stenders® hold the animalís head and neck stable for safe and easy tattooing, ear tagging, bleeding, mouthing, or any other working need, without choking. Manual or Self-Catch Headgates with Nek-Stender® bars adapt to most chutes. Working range adjusts to handle livestock 300 lbs. and up.

Nek-Stender® Bars are retractable on Manual Headgate*

For Standard Duty Use
The CL-4 (60122082) is built to handle small calves to standard cattle. Not suitable for bulls or very large cattle. Easily adapted to alleyway application. ìWalk throughî design with no sharp edges. Positive action ratchet. Curved yoke design holds firmly without choking. Full 26-1/2î width and 63-1/2î height opening for ease of exit. Left-hand controls only.

The CL-5 (60120202) is perfect for small herds. ìWalk-throughî design for either manual or self-catch operation. Yoke width adjusts from 4_î - 8î. Left or right-hand operation. Mounts to alleyway or squeeze chute. Not available with Nek-Stenders®. Not suitable for bulls or very large cattle.

Exclusive Nek-Stender® Bars
limit up & down and side-to-side movement
without choking the animal.
They are ideal for: