Casting Flashcards
Casting is forcing to the ground, first restrain the ______________, using firm constant pressure on the rope, careful to not damage the _____________/_____________
Head
Udder/ Prepuce
If you must put the cow in lateral recumbency, it shouldn’t be for more than ________ minutes, why is right lateral recumbency preferred
20
You are able to see the rumen to observe for bloat
Cows will usually rise when you enter their ______________ ______________
Flight distance
If a cow does not rise once youve entered their flight distance, it is very important to assess their _____________ _____________
Physical condition
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
Backside
Rib or thigh
Whips and cattle prods are reserved for ____________ ______________
Severe cases
Calves are easy to catch bc they are naturally _____________
Curious
Calves will use their mum as a ______________, so watch out for maternal aggression
Sheild
Putting calves in lateral is called…
Flanking
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
Chest
Tail