Embodiments of the invention include a squeeze chute for temporarily confiningan animalwhile it is being inspected or treated, wherein the squeeze chute has a pairof side grippersand a rear pusher that cooperate to restrain the movement of the animal withinthe squeezechute. Certain embodiments of both the side grippers and the pusher arerotatable aboutthe top rails of the chute as well as vertically extensible and retractablefrom the top railson which they are mounted.
