Abstract: An animal trimming chute for treating animals is described which comprises a belly band for lifting the animal in which a lifting device mounted at or near the front of the chute pulls the belly band upwards, while the sides of the chute are provided with protective shielding.

Abstract: An animal trimming chute for treating animals is described which comprises a belly band for lifting the animal in which a lifting device mounted at or near the front of the chute pulls the belly band upwards, while the sides of the chute are provided with protective shielding.

Abstract: An animal trimming chute for trimming the hooves animals is described which comprises at least one movable grasper adapted to secure the lower leg of an animal during hoof trimming. The grasper comprises a knee board that cooperates with two movable stages for securing the lower leg, an upper stage and a lower stage. The upper stage may have a length along the lower leg of the animal that is substantially greater than the length of the lower stage in the same direction. The animal trimming chute may be part of a smart hoof trimming system employing data from various sensors to assist a trimmer in providing improved care of animals. In one aspect, such care may require adjusting the position of the leg during treatment by releasing the lower stage while still securing the leg with the upper stage.