The beating heart of cattle management.
The Taurus Auto Sorting System takes cattle handling to a new level. This system is capable of handling large numbers of cattle quickly, safely, and with minimal operator input. It can be set up to sort out of the cattle chute or by utilising the sorting gates in front of the chute.
The Taurus HD3 auto sorting cattle chute uses compressed air to open and close the entry and various exit gates.
After the animal enters the chute the rear sliding gate is automatically closed, and the weighing cycle starts.
When a stable weight is recorded the appropriate exit/sorting gate is automatically opened and the animal is released. With the 5 function hand held radio remote control, the operator can control the main functions of the chute and the sort gates from a distance.
The beating heart of cattle management. The Taurus Auto Sorting System takes cattle handling to a new level. Watch now as Josh Garton talks Indepth over the features, opertation and configurations of the Taurus Auto Sorting Cattle Chute range.
Hear from Dan Dalfino, a progressive cattle rancher from De Kalb, Texas, about his experince with the Taurus Auto Sorting Chute and how its been saving his team time while working cattle in the corral.
The radio remote control is a compact design with large buttons for easy operation. The remote controls up to 6 functions including the two sorting gates, alley sliding gates, chute sliding gate, parallel squeeze and head gate. The remote also allows you to switch from Auto to Manual control at any stage. The remote is ideal for catching cattle in the head gate with full proportional control.
A split sliding gate in the alley is fully sheeted to provide a visual barrier. Powered by an air ram on top of the gate, it requires the operator to open and close (via the remote control) for each animal to enter, staggering the flow as they approach the automatic sorter. The compact design removes the overhead obstructions making for a safer work environment. No bottom track on the gate means that any build up of mud won’t affect the gate operating.
The patented Te Pari eRail ‘dual gate’ system is an EID antenna that is integrated into the 3 piece chute side gate system. The eRail system provides a large read field ensuring all stock are read accurately, even those moving quickly or with their head down low. As the antenna is actually part of the steel gate, it is extremely robust and there are no visual or functional restrictions that can be caused by retrofitted panel readers.
Easily weigh and sort your cattle automatically with the Taurus Auto Sorter. After the animal enters the chute the rear sliding gate is closed, and the weighing cycle starts. When a stable weight is recorded the appropriate exit/sorting gate is automatically opened and the animal is released.
The Te Pari Squeeze System moves the side gates together to reduce the animal compartment from 750mm to 410mm and is operated with an easy-to-use powered lever. The Squeeze System moves the gates upwards on a vertical linkage helping provide support to the animal – ideal for calving. This system is excellent for weighing young stock as it helps prevent them turning around. The Squeeze System is also ideal for undertaking breeding procedures as it prevents unwanted animal movement.
The control panel at the rear of the chute is standard on all Taurus Chutes. This control panel allows you to mount your weigh scale at an ideal height. A lockable cover fits to the front of the control panel keeping the weigh scale and control units out of the weather and secured from theft. Also included in the control panel is a storage tray for your tools, tags and belongings, and a cupboard where the air regulators, EID reader control units, battery and the like are conveniently stored out of the way. The buttons control each function of the chute in addition to the remote control
Watch the Taurus Auto Sorter in action in Australia. Customer Bobby Mann says "I like the fact that I can use the remote even with a bit of distance. It just makes sense.”
The Taurus Auto Sorting Cattle Chute is available in three configurations.
Sort out of Chute
This configuration uses the side gates of the Cattle Chute as the sorting gates. Pneumatic rams open and close the side gates automatically. This suits situations that have limited length. The yard design for this set up needs to consider operator safety as the cattle could exit into the working area.
This configuration is called ‘in line sorting’. The cattle leave the chute and exit out sorting gates in front which automatically open and close. This configuration is very safe and efficient to use and it provides the fastest sequence time.
For bigger operations needing to sort more than 3 ways, the chute can be configured with a 5-way sorting module.
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Labor
The Taurus HD3 Chute system can help with labor efficiency by reducing staff requirements in the yards. This also minimizes human contact which reduces stock stress. Operator efficiency is increased, and staff skills are maximized, potentially reducing management costs. Sorting decisions can be made in the office prior to bringing cattle into the yards.
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Identification
Identification is also made easier with accurate automatic reading of individual animal ID tags that can be read through mud, water and flesh. This assists in identifying low performing animals as well as the best performing farms and paddocks.
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Stock Management
When used in conjunction with weigh scales and an EID reader the Taurus HD3 Chute system helps with stock management by automatically identifying animals for sorting based on weight, or other criteria such as treatments, sex, breeding info and ranch location. Through enhanced stock monitoring, audits, better animal management and recorded data, the system has the ability to detect animal health issues quickly and efficiently which ultimately assists in maximizing ranch profit and stock turnover.
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Financial Benefits
Many livestock producers have proved that using EID readers in conjunction with an automatic sorting machine can provide significant financial benefit. The investment for an Taurus HD3 Chute system on a per animal basis is small compared to the potential to realize more productivity from your operation.
Watch this video to see a Taurus Auto Sorting Chute in action and listen to what Brett Petty from Willanga Park Pastoral in Australia has to say about it.
With an Auto-Sorting Chute you will process your cattle quicker and as a result will weigh more often. With a cycle time of aprox 10 seconds per animal it is realistic to weigh 300 head per hour with very little operator intervention. If you consider the cost of labour, the ROI on a Auto-Sorting Cattle Chute is very good. Plus you will weigh more often because it is so easy to do. This helps you manage your herd better and improve your on ranch returns.
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