A cattle guard is considered one of the best prohibitory elements in controlling livestock. Consisting of horizontal bars spaced a few inches apart, it is designed to keep animals from wandering off your farm. The barrier is available in metal and precast concrete, and the latter material in particular provides an array of benefits.

3 Concrete Cattle Guard Advantages

1. Increased Human Mobility

Concrete guards provide faster mobility for humans across ditches and through gated areas. Farmers no longer have to weather storms to open and close gates or wait for their automatic gates to slowly open and close. Concrete guards are strong enough to allow heavy machinery to cross, but the gaps are small enough to provide a smoother ride for smaller vehicles.

2. Less Chance of Harming Cattle

Metal guards have no proper base, which can cause stubborn cattle to break a leg when trying to cross. Concrete cattle guards have a narrowing gap that slants from approximately 5 inches at the top to 2 inches at the bottom. Hooves don’t slide all the way through, preventing cattle from harm.

3. Lower Cost

Precast guards require little work. They are built off-site and transported to you, which means the installers will need to haul less equipment to your farm and won’t have to wait for the concrete to set. Concrete will also last longer than metal, which means you won’t have to pay for repairs or replacements anytime soon.

If you’re adding one or more cattle guards to your property, work with Olson Precast Concrete. Based in West Plains, MO, they’ve served farmers throughout Howell County for more than 25 years. They understand concrete and provide only the highest-quality, most dependable products. Call (417) 256-1500 to get a quote on a precast cattle guard, or visit their website to learn more about their services.