New Cattle Race for Artificial Breeding
20 February 2026
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By Aimee Johnston
A dedicated AB race is becoming increasingly popular on New Zealand dairy farms. Te Pari’s new modular AB race can be integrated into both new and existing dairy facilities, providing safe and efficient access for technicians and farm staff.
With AB technicians no longer permitted to work in herringbone pits due to health and safety requirements, and LIC’s updated AB facility standards, many dairy farmers are now upgrading their yards to include compliant AB races.
Benefits of a dedicated AB facility
- Reduced risk of injury to cows, staff, and technicians
- Faster, more streamlined insemination
- A calmer working environment for animals
- Potential for improved in-calf rates
- Versatility for other tasks such as vaccinations, blood testing, and scanning
Race width is critical. A width of approximately 1050mm allows cows to stand on an angle in the race that provides good access for AB technicians, reducing delays and the risk of injury.
Pictured in the gallery below is one of Te Pari’s AB Races on a farm near Tauranga.
Optional pit for safer Teat Sealing access
The AB Race can also be used for teat sealing and the optional pit access makes this job much easier. The pit is covered by strong FRP (fibre reinforced plastic) grating that can be removed for access. The grating doubles as a great anti-slip surface for standing on for your AB technicians. The FRP grating is shown in blue on the AB race render below.
Te Pari cattle handling equipment is all made here in NZ with high quality steel that is hot-dip galvanised after fabrication to ensure it stands the test of time. The Te Pari team has over 25 years of experience building cattle yards and handling facilities for dairy and beef farms, their products and yard designs are well-proven on farms throughout NZ.
Te Pari offers free advice, yard design consultations, and quotes to help you find the right solution for your farm.