Self-Locking Yokes & Cattle Head Yokes
Animal Comfort supplies strong, practical self-locking yokes and cattle head yokes for dairy, beef and calf handling. Available in standard sizes or made to measure, our yokes are designed to help farmers manage feeding, restraint and livestock handling more safely and efficiently.
Each system can be opened and closed individually or as a full row, with a durable paddle locking mechanism and emergency reverse release for practical day-to-day farm use.
Self-Locking Yokes for Dairy, Beef and Calves
Our self-locking yokes are available for dairy cattle, beef cattle and calves, with sizing options to suit different livestock and farm layouts. They are commonly used where farmers need reliable head restraint for feeding, inspection, treatment or general livestock management.
Self-Locking Yoke Sizes and Options
Animal Comfort supplies standard self-locking yoke sizes, with made-to-measure options available where a different length or layout is required.
- 15ft self-locking yokes with 7 headlocks
- 20ft self-locking yokes with 9 headlocks
- Calf head locks also available
- Beef or dairy size self-locking yokes
- Made-to-measure options available
Individual or Full-Row Opening
The yokes can be opened and closed individually or as a complete row, giving farmers flexibility during feeding, inspection and livestock handling. This makes it easier to manage individual animals when required, while still allowing the full system to be operated efficiently.
Strong Paddle Locking Mechanism
Animal Comfort self-locking yokes use a strong, durable paddle locking mechanism designed for regular use in working farm environments. The mechanism is built to provide reliable operation while keeping the system practical and straightforward to use.
Emergency Reverse Release
In an emergency, the reverse release allows the bottom of the yoke or locker to open, helping release the animal’s head quickly and safely. This provides an important additional feature for livestock handling and day-to-day animal management.
Made-to-Measure Cattle Head Yokes
Where standard 15ft or 20ft options are not suitable, Animal Comfort can supply made-to-measure cattle head yokes to suit your livestock, building layout and handling requirements. Contact the team to discuss sizes, headlock numbers and farm setup before ordering.
Made-to-Measure Cattle Head Yokes
Where standard 15ft or 20ft options are not suitable, Animal Comfort can supply made-to-measure cattle head yokes to suit your livestock, building layout and handling requirements. Contact the team to discuss sizes, headlock numbers and farm setup before ordering.
Related Cattle Handling and Livestock Equipment
Animal Comfort also supplies related farm equipment for livestock housing, feeding and handling, including cow cubicles, cattle feeders, galvanised and stainless steel farm equipment and cubicle fittings.
Need Help Choosing the Right Self-Locking Yoke?
If you need self-locking yokes, cattle head yokes, calf head locks or made-to-measure cattle lockers, contact Animal Comfort for practical product advice. We can discuss livestock size, headlock numbers, standard options and made-to-measure requirements before you order.
Self-Locking Yokes & Cattle Head Yokes: FAQs
Do you supply self-locking yokes and cattle lockers?
Yes. Animal Comfort supplies a range of self-locking yokes, cattle head yokes and lockers for dairy, beef and calf handling. Standard options include 15ft yokes with 7 lockers, 20ft yokes with 9 lockers, calf lockers and made-to-measure options for farms that need a specific size or layout.
What is the locking mechanism on the self-locking yokes?
Animal Comfort self-locking yokes use a strong, durable paddle locking mechanism. The yokes can be opened and closed individually or operated as a full row, giving farmers flexibility when feeding, inspecting or handling cattle.
Can self-locking yokes be opened in an emergency?
Yes. The yokes include a reverse release lever, which opens the yoke or locker at the bottom to help release the animal’s head in an emergency. This provides an important safety feature for day-to-day cattle handling and livestock management.
Do you supply both dairy and beef-size self-locking yokes?
Yes. Animal Comfort supplies self-locking yokes for both dairy and beef cattle. Sizes can be discussed to suit your livestock, building layout, feeding arrangement and handling requirements.
Do you supply calf head locks?
Yes. Calf head locks are available alongside the standard cattle yoke options. These can be useful where farms need a suitable restraint or feeding setup for younger animals.
Can self-locking yokes be made to measure?
Yes. Made-to-measure self-locking yokes are available where standard 15ft or 20ft options are not suitable. This can be useful for farms with existing buildings, non-standard bay widths or specific headlock number requirements.
Why is good cattle handling equipment important?
Good cattle handling equipment can help make routine livestock work safer, calmer and more efficient for both animals and handlers. AHDB explains that understanding cattle behaviour and improving handling facilities can help make cattle handling safer and more effective. You can read more in the AHDB guide to improving cattle handling for better returns.