Highland Cattle calf, near Dufftown, Tile

Animals->Cow A cattle crush (in British Isles , New Zealand and Australia ), squeeze chute (North America ), standing stock , or simply stock (North America, Ireland ) is a strongly built stall or cage for holding cattle , horses , or other livestock safely while they are examined , marked, or given veterinary treatment. Cows may be made to suckle calves in a crush. For the safety of the animal and the people attending it, a close-fitting crush may be used to ensure the animal stands "stock still". The overall purpose of a crush is to hold an animal still to minimise the risk of injury to both the animal and the operator whilst work on the animal is performed. This page is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, anyone associated with the topic.