Livestock transport implement

An implement for transporting an animal, the implement comprising:

• a platform for supporting the animal thereon, the platform defining a platform perimeter and comprising a first platform portion and a second platform portion;
• an implement frame extending around a substantial entirety of the platform perimeter such that the implement frame defines a predetermined area upon the first platform portion and the second platform portion, the implement frame further comprising:
• an anterior frame section extending from the first platform portion, wherein the anterior frame section is operable between a closed position and an open position;
• a posterior frame section that extends from the second platform portion;
• a plurality of side frame sections extending between the anterior frame section and the posterior frame section;
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• an upper frame section spaced above the platform and extending between the plurality of side frame sections for covering the predetermined area;
• a first winch assembly operatively coupled to the implement frame for moving the animal into the predetermined area, wherein the first winch assembly is operable between an extended position and a retracted position;
• a hydraulic assembly operatively coupled to the implement frame, wherein actuation of the hydraulic assembly selectively transitions the anterior frame section between the open position and the closed position and selectively transitions the first winch assembly from the extended position to the retracted position, wherein the hydraulic assembly comprises:
• a hydraulic cylinder operatively coupled between the upper frame section and the anterior frame section for selectively transitioning the anterior frame section between the open position and the closed position;
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• a first diverter valve operatively coupled between the first winch assembly and the hydraulic cylinder;
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• wherein the animal is positioned within the predetermined area during a transport event.