Livestock Handling System Design

Livestock Handling System Design – Bespoke Solutions for Cattle & Sheep Farms

A well‑designed livestock handling system is one of the most valuable investments a farm can make. At Farming Solutions Ltd, we design bespoke livestock handling systems for cattle and sheep farms across the UK, combining practical farming experience with engineering expertise to deliver safer, faster and more efficient handling.

Whether you’re upgrading an existing yard or planning a completely new setup, we turn your ideas into a fully engineered, farm‑ready system designed around your livestock, workflow and available space.

If we wouldn’t use it on our own farm, we won’t design or supply it.

Tailored Handling Systems for Cattle & Sheep

Every farm is different – different breeds, terrain, labour requirements and handling challenges. That’s why we don’t offer generic layouts. Instead, we design systems that match your:

• Species (cattle, sheep or mixed livestock)
• Yard space and site layout
• Herd or flock size
• Handling frequency
• Existing equipment
• Safety and welfare priorities
• Labour availability
• Future expansion plans

Send us a sketch, and we will transform it into a complete, scaled livestock handling system that works in the real world.

What We Can Design Into Your System

Our bespoke layouts can include:

• Forcing pens and gathering pens
• Races, alleyways and flow‑optimised movement routes
• Cattle crush positioning and safe access points
• Sheep drafting, shedding and sorting areas
• Weighing and EID integration
• Foot‑bathing and dosing zones
• Loading ramps
• Lamb or calf handling areas
• Permanent or semi‑permanent steelwork
• Safe working zones for handlers and vets

Every element is designed to reduce stress, improve throughput and make routine jobs faster and safer.

Designed by Farmers & Engineers

Our systems are created by people who understand livestock behaviour, farm workflow and the realities of day‑to‑day handling. This combination of hands‑on farming experience and engineering precision ensures your system is:

• Practical and intuitive
• Safe for handlers and livestock
• Built for long‑term durability
• Designed to reduce labour
• Suitable for UK farming conditions
• Optimised for calm, natural movement

We design systems that genuinely work — not just on paper, but in the yard.

Weighing & EID Integration

Modern flock and herd management relies on accurate data; Weigh crates, load bars, digital indicators, and EID readers integrate seamlessly with handling systems to support performance monitoring, compliance, and informed decision‑making.

Integrating TB Prevention Into Your Handling System

Biosecurity is becoming increasingly important across UK livestock farms. We can incorporate TB‑safe feeding solutions, wildlife‑proof layouts and protected youngstock areas directly into your system design.

This includes integrating products such as:

• TB Buster – wildlife‑proof feeding for cattle
• Universal Creep Feeder – protected calf and lamb feeding

By designing TB prevention into the layout from the start, you reduce contamination risks and support long‑term herd and flock health.

Why Invest in a Professionally Designed Livestock Handling System?

A well‑designed system delivers long‑term benefits across your entire operation:

• Faster livestock flow
• Reduced labour requirements
• Improved handler safety
• Lower stress for cattle and sheep
• Better welfare outcomes
• More efficient routine management
• Future‑proofed infrastructure

Good design pays for itself in time saved, injuries avoided and smoother day‑to‑day handling.

 

Start Your Livestock Handling System Design Today

Whether you run cattle, sheep or a mixed‑livestock farm, we can design a handling system that fits your space, your livestock and your long‑term goals.

Send us a sketch today, and we’ll turn it into a complete, practical and durable livestock handling system built around your needs.