Miscellaneous Class Presentations Flashcards
Includes: Debarking, Tail Gating, Trapping, Q Fever, and Feral Animals
What are the two main types of animal traps
Killing Traps
- Designed to rapidly kill the target species.
Restraining Traps
- Designed to hold the animal in place until the trapper arrives
What are the types of killing traps
Neck Snare
- A wire loop tightens around an animal’s neck as it moves forward, cutting off air flow
Body-Gripping Trap
- A spring-loaded frame snaps shut on an animal’s neck for an instant death.
Pros and Cons of Killing Traps
Pros
- Reduces suffering – Designed for a quick, humane kill.
- Works in harsh weather – Effective in extreme conditions.
Cons
- Non-selective trapping – Catches unintended animals
- Trap failures – Traps may not work properly.
- Trap avoidance – Animals learn to avoid traps.
- Animal suffering – Traps can cause stress or injury.
- Traps need to be checked often – animals may be held instead of killed if the trap fails.
What are the restraint trap types
Foot Snare
- A loop tightens around the animal’s foot when triggered.
Leg Hold
- Clamps onto the animal’s leg to restrain it.
Box Trap
- A cage-like trap that captures animals alive.
Pros and Cons of Restraint Type Traps
Pros
- Selective trapping – Catches only the intended animals
- Keeps fur undamaged – Preserves the pelt.
- Allows relocation – Moves animals safely.
Cons
- Easy prey – Trapped animals can be attacked. (2, 3)
- Injury risk – Animals may chew off limbs.
- Harsh conditions – Can cause dehydration or exposure.
- Stressful – Leads to fear and trauma.
What federal groups and laws regulate trapping in Canada
Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS): promotes humane trapping and trapping research. Traps need approval and certification.
Fur Institute of Canada: ensure traps used meet AIHTS through trap testing and research. Funded by the government of Canada.
Canada Wildlife Act: conservation of wildlife and protection of wildlife areas.
Consequences of debarking your dog
Multiple risks may occur:
~ Bleeding ~ Coughing ~ Swelling ~ Gagging ~ Infection.
- Long term consequences:
~ Aspiration Pneumonia ~ Airway Narrowing ~ Scarring = Laryngeal Webbing
- Webbing brings some ability to bark back
- Additional surgery needed
- Neglect underlying cause
- Possible animal quality of life decrease ~ exercise and heat intolerance, welfare and health decrease
- Loss of communication - to humans and animals
What are the antibarking collars
Dogs
- Electric Shock
- Smell Collar
- High pitched Frequency collar
- Vibrations
What is a feral animal
An animal that is known to be domesticatec, however, escapes domestication and/or captivity to live in a wild state
Positive Consequences of Feral Animals
Name all five
- Vermin Control
- Resuced Disease Transmission
- Livestock Protection and Resuced losses
- Additional Food resources
- Tourism Opportunities
Negative effects of Feral Animals
| name all five
- Agricultural Damage and Crop Losses
- Disruptions of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Loss
- Spread of Zoonotic Diseases and Healthcare Costs
- Costs of Population Control Programs
- Infrastructure Damage
Trischinellosis
Parasitic Zoonotic Disease
- Caused by the ingestion of undercooked meat containing larvea
- Lives in intestines
- High infection rate in feral swine
Symptoms:
- Nausea
- Vominting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal Pain
- Edema
- Conjunctivitis
Treatment
- Antiparasitic Drugs
- Supportive Care
Prevention
- Biosecurity Measures
What are the stratagies for controling feral animals?
Name all 5
- Biosecurity
- Tracking, trapping, and relocating
- TNVR initiative
- Culling/Shooting
- Educating the Public
What are the 2 method for tail docking?
Banding Method
- Involves applying a tight band around the base of the tail.
- Cuts off blood supply, leading to ischemia, necrosis, and eventual tail loss.
- Preferred method of breeders as it requires no aseptic techniques or specialized equipment.
Surgical Excision
- Performed by veterinary surgeons or breeders (even without surgical training).
- Uses instruments such as razors, knives, scissors, or scalpels.
- Tail is cut at a predetermined length after hair is clipped.
Procedure severs muscle, bones, and nerves completely
What is the general trend for who does and doesn’t support tail docking
Support
- Dog Breeders
Against
- Vetrinarians
- Ethics organizations
