Sheep and Goat Restraint Flashcards
What equipment is used for handling and restraining sheep?
Sheep require very little specialized equipment.
Barriers: A tool that can be used to make temporary pens.
Shepherd’s Crook: A tool used to immobilize a sheep’s movements.
How do you use a Shepherd’s crook?
Place the hook high up on the animal’s back leg, then quickly grab and hold the animal to prevent it from injuring it’s leg
What does a restrainer do when a flock of sheep receive medication?
When a flock of sheep receives medication the restrainer will mark each sheep with a marking crayon so no animal gets a double dose.
How do you approach and capture Sheep and Lambs?
First, approach the flock of sheep while talking in a calm voice, gather the sheep into a small area.
Once the flock is gathered, get the sheep to move around the pen by using a small prod, as the sheep are passing by determine which sheep you need to restrain and separate it.
Quickly reach around the sheep and grab it’s forequarters under it’s neck and place your other arm around it’s hindquarters this hold will allow you to direct the sheep to the treatment area.
How do you restrain an Adult Sheep?
Stand alongside the sheep, place one arm around its neck at the shoulder and reach over the animal and under it’s abdomen as far as possible with your other arm.
Gently lift up the sheep and tilt it on it’s rump; then stand directly behind it so it’s back rests against your legs.
Tilt the sheep slightly back so it’s remains off balance.
How do you Carry and Restrain Lambs?
To carry a newborn lamb, place your hand between its forelegs and support its chest with your arm.
You can carry lambs as you would for medium to large sized dogs.
How do you restrain a Lamb for Tail Docking and Castration?
First, gather the lambs into a small pen, sit down and grab the selected lamb’s right leg with your right hand and it’s left leg with your left hand. Now place the lamb on it’s back and support it’s legs with your legs.
Another method is to stand and support the lamb’s back with your body while holding it’s legs as described earlier.
Are Goats easy to Handle and Restrain
Goats are very unpredictable and can become agitated and aggressive very easily. So working with them will require a great amount of patience.
What Equipment is used for Handling and Restraining Goats?
Neck Chains: The ideal neck chain is composed of sturdy, flat links, which is least likely to catch on fences.
Lead: A tool used to lead a goat wherever you need it to go.
Leather Collars: A collar made of heavy, flat leather.
Small enclosures: A tool used to confine a goat and make treatment easier for the goat and its handler
How do you restrain a Goat for a routine physical Examination?
Restrain a goat for a routine physical examination by lifting one of it’s front legs or by grabbing it’s beard for a short period of time.
How do you restrain a goat on it’s side?
Stand alongside the goat reach one arm over the goat’s back and reach the other arm over it’s neck.
Grab the legs closest to your body and gently lift up, this will make the goat off balance and go onto its side.
How do you restrain a goat for Venipuncture?
Restrain the goat as you would a dog, hold the goats beard with one hand and place your other arm around the goat’s neck to hold it in place.
