Animal Handling Basics
This term describes how vets and staff interact with animals
What is animal handling?
Animals showing teeth and growling are this type
What is aggressive?
The simplest tool used to guide animals without dragging
What is a slip lead?
Type of restraint using drugs
What is chemical restraint?
Most common pet ID method today
What is a microchip?
One major goal of proper handling is to prevent this for staff and clients
What is injury?
Animals that avoid eye contact and act submissive are this
What is timid/scared?
Used to calm animals and prevent slipping during exams
What is a towel?
Restraint using physical tools or holding
What is physical restraint?
Permanent identification using ink in the skin
What is tattooing?
Proper handling helps reduce this in animals
What is stress?
Animals reacting due to injury are classified as this
What is painful?
Tool used to prevent biting in small animals
What is a muzzle?
You should never do this with a lead rope
What is wrap it around your hand?
Swine identification method using ear markings
What is ear notching?
Handlers should speak in this type of tone to animals
What is soft and calm?
These animals may jump and still require firm restraint
What are excited/happy animals?
Device placed on a horse’s nose for short-term restraint
What is a twitch?
Used to calm animals during stressful procedures
What are sedatives/tranquilizers?
Common ID for cattle using plastic tags
What are ear tags?
You should never do this with your face when handling animals
What is put your face near the animal’s face?
Animals that respond well to commands are called this
What is comfortable?
Equipment used to safely restrain cattle during procedures
What is a squeeze chute?
The most important focus during handling
What is the animal?
Identification method using heated or frozen irons
What is branding?