2 Safe and Humane Handling and Restraint Techniques of Cattle

Bovine Restraint Techniques (PDF)

Note: This description of the bovine restraint techniques covered in this course is so that you can ensure you continue to practice them correctly throughout the year (hint, hint!).

Bovine Restraint Pictures (PDF)

Note: The above PDF contains some pictures depicting the various restraint methods, in particular application of ropes to cast a cow down for surgery. An old fashioned resource, but still a good one! 😛

Practicing Knots

Square Knot (AKA Reefer’s Knot or Reef Knot)

Surgeon’s Knot

Quick Release Reef Knot

Sheet Bend or Weaver’s Knot

Single Non-Sliding Loops

1. Overhand Loop

2. Bowline

 

Single-Sliding Loop

Double Sliding Loop

Tail Tie

Quick Release Halter Tie

Irish Halter Tie

Applying and Removing A Cow’s Halter

Foot Lifts

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Clinical Medicine 1 Lab Manual: Large Animal Copyright © by Ali Versluis. All Rights Reserved.

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