Casting

Question 1

Casting is forcing to the ground, first restrain the ______________, using firm constant pressure on the rope, careful to not damage the _____________/_____________

Answer 1

Head
Udder/ Prepuce

Question 2

If you must put the cow in lateral recumbency, it shouldn’t be for more than 20 minutes, why is right lateral recumbency preferred

Answer 2

You are able to see the rumen to observe for bloat

Question 3

Cows will usually rise when you enter their ______________ ______________

Answer 3

Flight distance

Question 4

If a cow does not rise once youve entered their flight distance, it is very important to assess their _____________ _____________

Answer 4

Physical condition

Question 5

If a cow does not rise once youve entered their flight distance, and their physical condition is okay, you can stand along the _____________ of the animal to rock, tap, slap, or poke the ____________ or ____________ with a blunt object

Answer 5

Backside
Rib or thigh

Question 6

Whips and cattle prods are reserved for ____________ ______________

Answer 6

Severe cases

Question 7

Calves are easy to catch bc they are naturally _____________

Answer 7

Curious

Question 8

Calves will use their mum as a ______________, so watch out for maternal aggression

Answer 8

Sheild

Question 9

Putting calves in lateral is called…

Answer 9

Flanking

Question 10

You can restrain a calf while standing by placing one arm around the front of the ____________, and one arm behind the hind quarters or grasp the ____________ like a dog

Answer 10

Chest
Tail