Cattle restraint

Question 1

You can put a foal into lateral recumbency like a ________ _________ with _____ people

Answer 1

Big Dog
3

Question 2

When foal in lateral recumbency, where should the three people be restraining

Answer 2

1. Head and neck (protecting eye)
2. Forelimbs (carpus)
3. Hindlimbs (tarsus)

Question 3

Cattle behavior depends on breed, sex, age, and beef vs dairy. What are two types of cows that may show aggression

Answer 3

1. Bulls
2. Mothers w calves

Question 4

Two steps for cattle restraint

Answer 4

Separate and restrain

Question 5

Steps to get cows into chutes 4

Answer 5

1. Corral/ pen
2. Tub
3. Alleyway
4. Chute

Question 6

It is important to stay _____________ when herding and moving cattle, they do not need to move faster than a ____________

Answer 6

Calm
Walk

Question 7

What are the two keys of herding

Answer 7

1. Point of balance (shoulder)
2. Flight zone

Question 8

When moving the cow forward things like tailing, ______________ _____________ , noise, and poking can be used

Answer 8

Back stops

Question 9

Chutes can be manual or hydraulic. When is it important to use the emergency chute exit for the cow

Answer 9

When it has fallen and can’t get up

Question 10

Chutes have drop down side panels for….

Answer 10

Palpation