Practical and Cost-Effective Low Stress Cattle Yards – The Balonne Design

The Acme Downs Cattle Yards are designed to deliver practical solutions for livestock handlers seeking reliable, low stress cattle yards that combine functionality with affordability. Built for ease of use, this system supports smooth, calm cattle movement while maximizing operational efficiency.

Key Features of the Balonne Cattle Yards

• Hybrid lane/pound drafting: Versatile and efficient sorting options to suit your handling needs.
• 3-4 lane drafting gates from the crush: Enabling straightforward drafting immediately after handling.
• Central drafting pound: Offers additional sorting capabilities accessible via the race or adjacent force pen.
• Traditional forcing pen: Prioritizes simplicity and ease of use over complex designs like forcing tubs or bud boxes.
• Calf race & cradle: Included for efficient, stress-minimized calf handling.

Designed with both the stockman and stock in mind, the Balonne Cattle Yards provide a balanced approach—offering functional, straightforward features that support effective cattle handling in any operation looking for low stress cattle yards.

Built for Efficiency and Animal Welfare

At Rumen Nation, our focus on low stress cattle yards means each design reflects livestock behaviour and safety principles. The Balonne yards' practical layout and familiar features ensure animals move with less anxiety, and operators can work safely and efficiently.

If you want a cost-effective yard that doesn’t sacrifice cattle welfare or ease of use, the Balonne Cattle Yards deliver outstanding value and peace of mind.

Using drone imagery, advanced surveying equipment, and precise CAD design software, we work closely with you to meticulously plan, design, quote, and install permanent cattle yards tailored to your site and livestock handling needs.

Our permanent cattle yards are engineered for long-term durability and efficiency, featuring robust 80NB pipe posts concreted in place and strong 115x42mm cattle rails—providing a truly permanent, high-quality cattle yard solution built to last for years to come.