Sheep Handling — Raceways, Crates & Complete Systems

The price of a complete sheep handling system varies by configuration. A type A system with raceway, anti-backing gates and sorting pen starts at …. A 90° aluminium curve costs …, and an anti-backing gate …. For a mobile system with OviLight hurdles, budget … per hurdle. We offer custom quotes for complete installations including delivery and installation advice.

Aluminium is 3 times lighter than steel at equivalent strength, never rusts and requires no maintenance. Galvanised steel is cheaper upfront but gets heavier over time (rust), needs regular anti-corrosion treatment and lasts less. For mobile sheep handling, aluminium is essential. For a fixed barn installation, aluminium remains preferable for its durability (20+ years) and easy cleaning.

Installing a sheep handling raceway requires a flat, stable surface (ideally concrete). Plan a minimum length of 6 to 8 metres for the raceway, plus a sorting pen area upstream and an exit area downstream. Our aluminium systems are fixed to the floor with concrete anchors or self-anchor by weight depending on the model. We provide an installation plan with every order and can visit for on-site advice in Charente and neighbouring departments.

For vaccination, the OVISTOP (…) is ideal: it holds the animal standing and frees both the farmer's hands for injection. For hoof trimming, the turnover crate (…) is essential as it ergonomically positions the animal on its back. The OviLamb Box (…) is an excellent versatile option for small flocks, combining handling and weighing.

For outdoor sheep handling, our OviLight aluminium hurdles (… each) set up in minutes to form a temporary sorting pen. The Accordion kit (…) creates a guiding funnel. The Livestock Trailer suspension kit (…) adapts your hurdles to your vehicle. The entire setup weighs under 50 kg and fits in a pickup or on a quad with trailer. Ideal for farmers practising rotational grazing or working across multiple plots.