Abstract: Trailer-mounted apparatus of the type with a platform that can rotate on a central fifth wheel-like support with a vertical axis, particularly for the loading and handling of coop frames for poultry and the like, which includes: a substantially rectangular rotating platform which is driven by a motor; two fifth wheel-like supports with a vertical axis which are individually driven with a preset rotation angle by individual independent motors; and a horizontal secondary frame which is anchored to each one of the two end fifth wheels, and which has a retention sidewall for accommodating in succession a frame of coops to be loaded with poultry while another coop frame, arranged on the secondary frame that is rigidly associated with the opposite fifth wheel, is being loaded; each coop frame to be filled is arranged on the rotating secondary frame located opposite to the one that supports the coop frame during loading so that its longer longitudinal axis is orientated like the longitudinal axis of the platform by

Abstract: A method and system is provided for treatment of large animals such as down cows, that is, cows which, due to physiological disorders, are unable to raise themselves. A drag mat, made from strong rubber, is placed next to the down animal, and the animal is rolled onto the drag mat. A treatment tank, having removable end door plate members is positioned in front of the down animal, and a ramp is placed nearest the head of the down animal. The drag mat, with the animal thereon, is pulled into the treatment tank by a tractor or a truck. The end door plate members are replaced and sealed to form a watertight sealed tank. Preferably, warm water is filled into the treatment tank for assisting the animal in raising itself.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible livestock corral utilizes a unique two-axis hinge mechanism at the intersection of each of the corral panels making it particularly suitable for use on uneven and/or rough terrain. A winch mechanism is used to facilitate the positioning of the panel units and when making the invention ready for transportation. Double hinged gate panels allow the invention to be conveniently positioned for the entry and exit of livestock into the corral.