C04b_SPECIFICATIONS_Squeeze Chute.pdf
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This document is a Specifications section for a federal contract procurement detailing equipment requirements and delivery terms.
The procurement seeks one cattle squeeze chute system with integrated scale and adjustable alley for delivery to 3860 NE Antelope Trail, Pullman, WA 99164 within 90 days. The system comprises three components: a manual chute with veterinary/palpation cage, a weight platform kit, and an adjustable alley system, each in a quantity of one unit. The squeeze chute must feature a full parallel squeeze design with vertical walls that apply even pressure, with squeeze capability down to 7.5"–12" for safe handling of small calves while maintaining a minimum length of 7 feet to accommodate tall adult dairy cattle. Required features include a rump bar system preventing animal backup or kicking, a palpation cage enabling handler access without exposing other animals or handlers to injury, an adjustable alley system allowing dual-animal processing, a head gate adjustable to 4" for calf restraint, and a quiet, multi-location head catch with lowerable handle. The chute must include emergency exit doors on both sides, neck access points, side access doors for shoulder and hip access, and a latching system for foot and leg access while protecting handlers and animals from injury. Accurate weight collection is specified as essential for medication dosing and research data purposes.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cattle Squeeze Chute included with scale and adjustable alley system
Quantity: 1
Unit Type: Each
Minimum Requirements: Squeeze chute are full parallel squeeze design of the sides that apply even pressure to the animal while keeping the walls vertical. The ability to squeeze down to 7.5” – 12” allowing for safe handling of small calves, chute must be no shorter than 7 feet to accommodate tall adult dairy cattle. Must allow weights to be collected on animals in a safe and secure manner for animals and handlers. Accurate weights are important for medication doses and research data. Must have a rump bar system that will stop the animal from backing up or kicking the bar out of place or the handler. Bar should be able to be moved forward easily and safely preventing injury to the handler. Must have a palpation cage allowing the handler to enter the back side of the chute without letting the other animals out or exposing the handler to other animals lined up which could result in potential injury to the handler.
Must have an adjustable alley way which allows handlers to have a second cow on deck for a more streamlined and efficient processing of research animals. Ability to set the head gate as narrow as 4” to allow proper restraint of calves. Must have a quiet and easy moving head catch that can be operated from multiple locations on the chute and ability to lower the handle when not in use to prevent injuries. Must have emergency exit door on both sides of the chute, neck access points, easy access doors on the side to access shoulder or hip, and easy access with latching system to access feet and legs of the animal while also protecting the handle and animal from injury.
2.0 Place of Delivery
3860 NE Antelope Trail Pullman, WA 99164
3.0 Delivery Schedule
Item QTY Unit Place of Delivery
Delivery Date
90 Days
Manual Chute with vet cage or palpation cage
1 Each 90 days
Weight platform kit 1 Each 90 days
Adjustable Alley 1 Each 90 days
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