Efficient and Practical Low Stress Cattle Yards – The Willesley Design

At Rumen Nation, we understand that well-designed low stress cattle yards are key to safer, smoother livestock handling. The Willesley Yard combines practical features with smart flow design, ensuring both operators and cattle can work with less stress and more efficiency.

Key Features of the Willesley Yard

• "Snake" curved race: A simple, effective design that encourages natural, calm cattle movement.
• Purpose-built calf race: Conveniently located next to the main working area to separate and safely handle smaller stock.
• Dedicated 5-way pound drafting system: Designed to efficiently process up to 500 head.
• Bugle-shaped layout: Supports smooth flow throughout the yard, reducing stress on cattle and operators alike.

The Willesley Yard also integrates existing pens, providing a total holding capacity ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 head, or 200 to 300 head for extended holding periods over 24 hours. This flexible capacity makes it a versatile choice for large-scale operations requiring low stress cattle yards that don’t compromise on throughput.

Designed with Animal Welfare and Efficiency in Mind

Our low stress cattle yards philosophy guides every aspect of the Willesley design. From the carefully planned race shapes to the intuitive drafting systems, this yard helps cattle move calmly and predictably. The result? Safer working conditions and a smoother workflow that respects animal behaviour.

If you need a yard system built for both scale and stock welfare, the Willesley Yard offers an outstanding balance of capacity, practicality, and stress reduction—backed by decades of hands-on livestock experience.

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.