Restraints- Aless & Felipe

Question 1

In order to carry out routine animal health care practices, animals must be prevented from moving freely. Methods of restraint could be put into 5 categories. What are they?

Answer 1

1. Psychological 2. Train or desensitize 3. Confinement 4. Tools & physical force 5. Chemical Sedation

Question 2

This type of restraint uses knowledge and anticipation of natural behaviors to accomplish task.

Answer 2

Psychological

Question 3

This type of restraint uses repeat exposure to stimulus, cotton in ears for example/.

Answer 3

Train or desensitize

Question 4

This type of restraint uses things like chutes, alleys, stalls, or barriers

Answer 4

Confinement

Question 5

_____ is one of the tools used most often by livestock producers.

Answer 5

Rope

Question 6

What is the most common type of rope used by livestock producers?

Answer 6

The three strand braided rope which can be man-made (nylon) from natural fibers (cotton).

Question 7

This type of rope is least likely to cause rope burn and is soft & flexible.

Answer 7

Cotton

Question 8

This type of rope will deteriorate over time due to water or moisture.

Answer 8

Cotton

Question 9

This is the strongest type of rope.

Answer 9

Nylon

Question 10

This type of rope is good for tying up limbs, for neck ropes, and lead ropes.

Answer 10

cotton

Question 11

This rope is more likely to cause rope burn but will not rot.

Answer 11

nylon

Question 12

Knots/Hitches/Splices- This joins ropes together, attach ropes to a post or rail, or attach ropes to an animal

Answer 12

knots

Question 13

Knots/Hitches/Splices-These are used to attach ropes to a post or rail- only thing securing the rope to post is the pressure of one rope coil wrapping upon the others.

Answer 13

Hitches

Question 14

Knots/Hitches/Splices-These are used to permanently join ropes together to one another.

Answer 14

Splices

Question 15

This knot is a quick and easy knot which acts like a slipknot and is a convenient way to tie up the end of a rope.

Answer 15

Double Half Hitch

Question 16

This knot is excellent for tying two nearly equal size ropes together or for tying the ends of a single rope together to form a loop. Used mainly to secure gates or cage openings. Also used to tie a cloth or gauge bandage around the limb of an injured animal.

Answer 16

Square Knot

Question 17

This knot is used to form a small loop in the end of a rope in order to pass the rest of the rope through, forming a much larger loop, or lariat.

Answer 17

Honda Knot

Question 18

This knot is a standard way to tie an animal to a post. A variation of a slip knot that can be released very quickly, even when under tension. This knot should NEVER be tied around the neck or body of an animal.

Answer 18

Quick-Release Knot

Question 19

This is a non-slip knot used to form a loop that will not tighten or draw down when placed around an animal’s body.

Answer 19

Bowline Knot

Question 20

This is a good non-slip knot for tying ends of rope together and can easily be released. An advantage is that it can be tied under tension-an important feature for a knot used to restrain livestock.

Answer 20

Reefer Knot