Bud Box Design Guide
A bud box design guide that outlines the layout, gate placement and use of a bud box for moving cattle one pen at a time.
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The steps on this page
- Understand how the bud box works
- Choose a location near the pens
- Plan the box shape and size
- Place the entry and exit gates
- Add sides cattle cannot see through
- Plan footing and drainage
- Practice moving small groups
- Adjust based on cattle behavior
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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