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The Restraint of Animals
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Animal restraint is the process of preventing an animal or group of animals from action or motion, for example, flight or attack for various purposes. An animal may require restraint for examination, treatment, milking etc.
Physical Restraint of the Animal
Halters can be used on horses, cattle and sheep etc. but only relatively tame animals should be restrained in this way.
A bridle is used to handle a horse
Examples of crush pens and clamps that are designed to handle cattle.
Crush pens can be used to handle strong large stocks like cattle. A variety of pens are available on the market today that enable farmers to perform difficult procedures like dehorning, branding and clipping of hooves with relative ease.
Restrain Groups of Animals
A holding pen or kraal is used to restrain groups of animals and with wildlife, a boma is used.
Click here to view a video that explains cattle restraint methods.