Abstract: An animal holding crate including a pair of spaced end frames having side frames extending therebetween to define an animal holding area. Restraining members are movably mounted on each of the end frames to prevent the passage of an animal therethrough when in their closed position. When the restraining members are positioned in their open position, the animal is permitted free passage therethrough without any obstruction. The restraining members are preferably operated by means of a high power cylinder.