Lesson 2 Restraint & Handling Section 6 Farm Animal part 2

Question 1

What is the least predictable domesticated animal

Answer 1

Goats

Question 2

What specialized equipment helps with goat restraint?

Answer 2

Neck chains or heavy flat collars.

Question 3

What are two ways to restrain a goat for venipuncture

Answer 3

Hold the front leg and the chin. Or just hold the chin.

Question 4

How would you hold a goat for a more difficult procedure?

Answer 4

Lay the goat laterally on it’s side.

Question 5

What could happen if a pig gets overheated?

Answer 5

They could die of heat stroke- they don’t sweat and can’t pant effectively to cool themselves

Question 6

In pigs, what are hurdles and how are they used?

Answer 6

Flat shield-like pieces of plastic or plywood about three feet square that help direct the group of pigs into an enclosure

Question 7

Name 5 restraint methods for pigs

Answer 7

1) Pig catcher
2) Hog Snare
3) V-Trough
4) Snubbing Rope
5) Hobbles

Question 8

What is a pig catcher?

Answer 8

A large long-handled clamp with a rope that holds the ends of the clamp shut. Apply the clamp to a leg, then pull the rope to hold the clamp tight around the leg.

Question 9

What is a hog snare?

Answer 9

Look like dog snares. Long metal handle enclosing a rope, cable or chain loop that protrudes from one end of the handle.

Question 10

What is a v-trough

Answer 10

Restrains small pigs, usually made of plywood. Lay the pig on it’s back and tie a rope from one front leg, run it under the trough and tie it to the other front leg.

Question 11

What is a snubbing rope?

Answer 11

Helps restrain a captured pigs head - meant to go with the side of the rope in the pigs mouth. - Can cross tie 2 snubbing ropes. Never leave snubbing rope unattended - could chew through.

Question 12

When should you NOT use hobbles on a pig?

Answer 12

if the pig isn’t already wearing a snubbing rope

Question 13

How would you avoid chasing a small pig to capture it?

Answer 13

Grab one or both hind legs quickly, place your arm under the piglet’s chest and lift straight up. Release rear legs, and hold under it’s abdomen.

Question 14

How do you administer oral medication to a small pig or piglet?

Answer 14

Lift the pig by its front feet and hold it up with its rear legs remaining on the ground.

Question 15

How do you hold a small pig for minor technical procedures

Answer 15

Holding them by their rear legs and placing their head between your knees, it’s front legs should touch the ground

Question 16

How do you transport pigs?

Answer 16

Herding them in groups into trucks or trailers. Must allow maximum air circulation between animals. Males and females with litters should be transported individually.

Question 17

When do you restrain fowl

Answer 17

collection of blood or vaccination - Roosters are more aggressive

Question 18

What are 2 examples of equipment used to restrain fowl

Answer 18

1) Catching Net

2) Catching Hook

Question 19

How do you capture a chicken?

Answer 19

Approach and stand next to the chicken, reach down and grab the chickens legs quickly, pull up the chicken so that its head is facing the ground