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Case Studies - Smart Yards™

The project listed here are a snapshot of what we have done over the years, projects are listed in year order, latest ones first, older ones last.

A snap shot of a project may give you a quick way to establish if any of our make farming ezy product solutions would work for you. We can also put you in contact with the farmer related to the project if you feel its beneficial to have a chat.


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Smart Yard™ high performance stock yards for specialized Wagyu beef operation 

Year Completed: 2023

Location:

Canterbury

Objective:

Stress free high performance stock yards and handling facility with requirement for weekly loading / unloading of stock, easy and stress free cattle movement from paddocks and shelter facility.

Solution:

High performance stock yards with central dual gate force, safe working, 260 Highflow Hydraulic Handler, dual stock loading ramp, lane ways for fast stock movement. 3 way EID auto draft. Yard designed with proven animal behaviour science parameters.

 

Out with the oldIn with the newReady for business
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Dairy Handling facility for University Farm 

Year Completed: 2022

Location:

Lincoln 

Objective:

Multi purpose Handler for full contaiment and open access to Animal with full hoofcare facilities 

Solution:

Dairy Supreme Hydraulic Dairy Handler 

Client Testimonial:

This is our second unit, upgraded form the manual unit we have had for 10 years. 

 

Start in morning was wet, but concrete was ready for the install team and soon measurements where placed  on the concrete for the set upMaking progressRamp in placeFull effluent containmentAll views lead to the ramp, all blacked out by poly belt screeningJob done
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Dairy Load out and recieving facilities 

Year Completed: 2022

Location:

Pukehina 

Objective:

After years of frustration and dangerous working facilities a new facility was to be build to meet easy and fast loading and onloading of stock, Dairy Cows, heifers and Bulls need quick and easy loading with staff safety a priority. 

Solution:

A new rotating gate force yard and lead in was designed to fit in with the existing dairy shed. Ajoining paddock and race views have been blocked with Polybelt to ensure stock does not get distracted and keep moving towards the ramp. A Proramp was installed with ramp lead up to flat area and safety gates to lock stock back and keep the driver/ stock handler safe. 


Catwalks and easy step up provoded for quick and easy moving of stock handlers. 

 

Great shed, easy build, 1 day 2 people and its up and ready
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Presto Shed Handler Cover 

Year Completed: 2022

Location:

Pirongia 

Objective:

Inseminating cattle requires the area where this happens to be free of direct sun light( UV) as this kills semen. A solution had to be provided to provide shelter from the UV rays, but at the same time improve the working area. 

Solution:

ze: medium; letter-spacing: normal;>Linda van Eyks Belted Galoway stud the Smart Yards have been in place for some years  and this neat instant build Prestoshed  addition was just the ticket meeting all criteria. 

Client Testimonial:

Great solution and nice work, impressed 

 

Cattle Curtain in action in yardCattle Curtain in action in yardcattle curtain in race
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Cattle Curtain wins friends 

Year Completed: 2021

Location:

Waimate SI 

Objective:

Stop Cattle returning after leaving the drafting area, or back lock feed in lanes to force yard without the need of a yard person closing gates 

Solution:

Cattle Curtain auto none return system

Client Testimonial:

Great, its silent and just does a great job, increased safety and less work 

 

Straight from the factory to farmPlacement to happen soon once yards completed
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Infinity Handler 

Year Completed: 2021

Location:

Raglan

Objective:

Customised Handler to deliver on specific needs to stock handling and operation ( Hydraulic) 

Solution:

Infinity Handler customised 100%

 

Delivery and install by our expert teamMake farming ezy
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Use existing Handler Frame for new purpose 

Year Completed: 2021

Location:

Oropi 

Objective:

An existing teat spray handling frame was in place which could be converted for weighing and handling stock 

Solution:

Midranger Medium size Headbail bolted to the frame created a new handling facility  at very little cost. 

 

Initial earthworks and concrete work doneTruck leaving Tauranga plantForce and Curve race from the air The old, not forgotten but treasured for its contribution over the yearsForce dual race Infinity Handler with EID scanning, auto drafting, all hydraulicNew Pro-Ramp, safe area for driver/stock person, dual catwalks, polybelted sidesCompleted project, happy clients, stress free stock
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New yards after 100 years

Year Completed: 2020

Location:

Waiouru Central NI

Objective:

New modern high performance yards to enhance performance weighing, handling and drafting for Angus Beef production and expansion .

Solution:

Navigator Core 360 with lead in pens, new design force gate with inner gates to provide for easy access and allow for dual force gate operation, maintaining separation of animal and people at all times

 

Yards as they whereyards cleared concrete doneGear arrived on siteReducing curve raceDrafter and Handler MidrangerLead in race ( wooden rails and post done by client)View of yards curve race and safety area under construction We call this the funnel, lead in to curve race from Force area, better flow and greater loading capacityEID reader on handler for fast weighing and auto drafting
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New Yards for Beef block  

Year Completed: 2020

Location:

Southland 

Objective:

Easy handling for growing  beef numbers and individual weights. Safety and speed, stress free handing for minimal labour input. Size animals Beef replacements to Finishing stock 

Solution:

New force yards with tru curve race with reducing race feature, lead in pens to force, handler and drafter. Safe area, drop out rails to curve race for access to smaller animals.

Client Testimonial:

First up all went well, significant improvement to what we used to do 

 

Detailed photo of gates 1.6m highOverview of yardMidranger cattle handler for superior handling (install to be completed)
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Wooden yard with handler

Year Completed: 2020

Location:

Hamurana

Objective:

Utilisation of wood yards with steel gates and well performing cattle handler

Solution:

Steel gates with Midranger cattle handler

 

Initial ground work and concrete boxingNew and old access to main road shownReady for yard install
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Load out and yard re alignment

Year Completed: 2019

Location:

Te Puke

Objective:

Re align a main road loading facility to compliance rules for trucks off road

Solution:

New lead in force and race to loading ramp off the main road

 

Lead in race for large mobsBull Beef box Hydraulic in place , note concrete catwalks3D PlanLoading RampLayout of the land and Yards
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Trading Beef Handling Facility

Year Completed: 2019

Location:

Nelson

Objective:

High Performance, safe and efficient and high throughput cattle yards and handling system Data recording, weighing, drenching and general cattle work.

Solution:

Navigator 360 Force yard and funnel, Bull Beef Box Hydraulic and 3 way auto draft Fast flow receiving yards

 

Concrete read stamped for best tractionBuild in progressHandling area, note concrete catwalksLead in to Force areaBirds eye, note effluent collection on RH sideCattle Curtain none return system
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Youngstock and Dry Cows Handling Yard Large Capacity

Year Completed: 2019

Location:

Hunter Waimate

Objective:

Large mob handling for range of stock ranging from weaners Waiugu X, dairy heifers and dry cows frequent use, collection all effluent

Solution:

High performance hydraulic handling system with Auto drafter under cover (previous sheep shed) and large mob lead in pens, EID autodraft, Cattle Curtain non return system, Full Effluent containment. Concreted area 300 m2

Client Testimonial:

Yards working well 

 

Main yards and Highflow 260 on left# 8 Infinite Handler in support yardsDelivery of the Highflow 2060 Cattle Handler
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High Performance Quarantine Facility

Year Completed: 2018

Location:

South Island

Objective:

With up to 10.000 animal handling in some weeks this property needed high performance highly reliable and robust handling equipment. With up to 10 staff, vets and support staff in the yards for inspections and quality control the facilities had to be easy, safe and fast to operate. The handlers had to be integrated in current clients wooden yards.

Solution:

A Highflow 260 Handler was installed in the main yards with a #8 hydraulic in the support yards. Annual Throughput up to 100.000 head. Now in year 3 these handlers have had the equivalent of 20 years use on an average farm. This test gives the future buyer of the TechniPharm Infinite Handlers a solid performance expectation record

 

Overview of finished projectForce gate split to load out race
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Small Yard to fit constrained existing site and load out

Year Completed: 2018

Location:

Taranaki Okato

Objective:

Fitting a small yard on a very constrained existing site was a challenge here, levels and access all fixed. Load out ex road to remain

Solution:

Small set of effective Smart Yards with 360 Rotating force pen, custom made gates to load out in force gate configuration

 

Initial site visits and planning meetingEarthworks and Concrete pourGood ProgressEnd ResultNearly there Semen Testing in full swing with Highflow260Great hold Proud to produce Beef Susan and Roger at Twin OaksThe design
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Smart Yards and intensive specialised handling facilities for Stud farm ( Twin Oaks)

Year Completed: 2017

Location:

Te Akau

Objective:

Provide for all Angus stud animals handling and sale yard interconnecting facilities

Solution:

Full HD Smart Yard with Circular Force lead, draft pens, draft circular pen, full working cover, Highflow260 cattle Handler and related EID and Weighsystem.

 

explanation of flowBirds eyel view to completed project
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Yards for Dairy Grazers and Beef fattening,  Waikite Valley 

Year Completed: 2016

Location:

Waikite Valley Rotorua 

Objective:

Integate yards to existing lead in and lay of the land

Solution:

Navigator Force yard, curved race and load out, draft pens to main lead in.


Midranger Handler and 3 way drafter 

Client Testimonial:

Great set of yards works really well. 

 

Site all ready to go...Careful preparation for installing handler and force area.Hydra-Commander first in place.Setting panels in place.Securing all panels and gates to concrete.Safe and clean area, Hydra-Commander all set on scales.Cat-walk and curved panels.Silent pins to reduce noise.Job complete in less than a day.
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New replacement yard

Year Completed: 2015

Location: Te Ore Ore Bideford Rd., Masterton

Objective:

Replace old timber yard with a low maintenance, safe and simple yard where one man can manage by himself if necessary.

Solution:

An effective smart yard with a concrete base in the main high pressure work area. Simple to use with perfect weighing area and vet facilities.

 

A wet and muddy site with little useful attribute.Site scraped off and boxed for the concreteLove a bit of new concrete...All set for the steel.Just like that!Hydra-Commander Handler, makes working with all stock safe and simple.Cat-walk and curved panels, Handler and a safe zone to work in.Loading ramp.Click to get a better look...
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Small New Yard

Year Completed: 2013

Location:

Ardmore, Auckland

Objective:

New yard at top of the property for easy and safe work with stock for one man.

Solution:

A tidy yard utilising the surroundings for loading ramp using a small bank. Not too much earthworks, improved the site with a very handy small yard.

 

The planFull concrete pad readyAssemblyCompleted set up ready for action
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Belted Galloway Yards

Year Completed: 2013

Location:

Te Awamutu

Objective:

Robust handling yards and Cattle Handler for one person operation

Solution:

Force with 360 gate concept was used here to allow for drafting and delivery to Handler in small mobs. Full spec Handler for all sizes of stock

 

Gear arrival on siteHandler, drafter and slide gate to Loading ramp all in line Loading ramp closed in for extra space draft penExtreme Handler and 3 way DrafterHoldabull Yard  completed, ready for the stock  work ahead
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Holdabull Smart Yards 

Year Completed: 2010

Location:

Taranaki

Objective:

New set of yards for grazing block 

Solution:

Holdabull yards and Loading ramp

 

Yards as viewed from the airYards in actionDavid Green Drenching in Highflow 260 Handler
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Cattle Yards and Handling system for 2000 Angus

Year Completed: 2009

Location:

Kawhia

Objective:

High performance stream lined yard and handling system for volume handling of beef stock ( mostly angus)

Solution:

Integrated yards with curved race and 360 Force, large lead in pens linked to existing yards and receiving area. Air operated handler ( Highflow 260 Initial design and performance where tested here)