Restraint Flashcards
Restraint is more of an _____________ than a _____________
Art than a science
There is no cookie cutter approach to restraint, you must know the animal’s _________________ and _________________
Behavior and nature
You must be flexible with restraint, you cannot ________________ restraint on large animals, you must _______________ them
Force
Outsmart
What drug shouldn’t be used on large animals
Bruticaine
To protect you and the animals from ______________, it is important to ____________ ___________, by getting familiar w the facility and it’s ________________ before restraint
Danger
Plan ahead
Equipment
Use the ____________ amount of restraint necessary to do the job ______________, and do not apply restraint any _______________ than necessary
Least
Safely
Longer
Be patient and speak up when you are uncomfortable bc…
Your safety comes first
Two types of eye restraint for horses
- Cover the eye (same side as procedure)
- Blindfolding (tuck into halter)
Three considerations when working with horses
- Prey animal
- Fight/ flight
- Herd animals
Don’t lead a horse by the…
Halter