Gribben Stockyards have a wide range of layout designs to suit varying types and sizes of grazing systems as well as feedlot operations. In addition cattleyard layouts can be custom designed by Gribben Stockyards to suit specific management procedures, herd size, siting requirements etc. (see page on Custom Design Service).

Gribben Stockyards permanent cattleyard components are manufactured using high tensile steel and hot dip galvanized after manufacture. The elasticity of high tensile steel ensures the resilience required with cattle being worked in confined spaces. The hot dip galvanizing provides corrosion resistance as well as abrasion resistance. (More detailed information on the benefits of hot dip galvanizing is available from the Galvanisers Association of Australia).

Gribben Stockyards stock handling equipment and facilities meet all OH&S and the Codes of Practice for Animal Welfare.

Features of Gribben Stockyards permanent cattleyards:-

· panel type (normal):- post each end of same length, 6 rails (50mm NB)
· panel type (special):- 'flag type', 6 rails (40mm NB)
· panel height:- 1.6m (ground level to top of top rail)
· panel posts:- 50mm NB (80mm NB for gatepost)
· panel setting and attachment:- legs in concrete, one 60mm x 8mm clamp between panels
· panel length:- 1.00m - 3.00m in 0.25m increments
· gate hinges:- clamp type or Gribben Stockyards "320 degree"
· gate catchs:- "Y" type with chain and cam action spring bolt on each gate
· draft compound on base plates
· walkway fitted to workrace
· curved panels for corners and races