Remember, little things make a big difference By Troy Smith When building cattle handling facilities, the construction material options are numerous, ranging from brand-new wood posts and lumber to custom-built all-steel systems. Corrals and processing areas can also be fashioned from repurposed materials such as oil field pipe, sucker rod or highway guardrails. Used railroad ties and power line poles often serve as posts. Prefabricated fence panels, made of pipe or wire mesh, are available through farm and ranch suppliers. Producer preferences for durability and appearance typically influence choice of building materials, but final decisions are often based on budget...

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