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What is an important consideration when handling pigs?
What is an important consideration when handling pigs?
Wearing ear muffs to protect from loud squealing
How can large pigs be moved?
How can large pigs be moved?
Using food or force
What is a key principle when working with pigs?
What is a key principle when working with pigs?
Being patient and allowing them to check their new environment
What is a benefit of training an alpaca?
What is a benefit of training an alpaca?
What is the purpose of a preliminary health check?
What is the purpose of a preliminary health check?
When is a preliminary health check appropriate?
When is a preliminary health check appropriate?
Why is taking notes important during a health check?
Why is taking notes important during a health check?
What is involved in a distance examination during a preliminary health check?
What is involved in a distance examination during a preliminary health check?
What is the typical behavior of prey animals when approached by humans?
What is the typical behavior of prey animals when approached by humans?
What were the variables measured by Kilgour et al. (2006) in their study?
What were the variables measured by Kilgour et al. (2006) in their study?
What is an exception to the general rule of prey animals being afraid of humans?
What is an exception to the general rule of prey animals being afraid of humans?
What is a key characteristic of a good handler when working with animals?
What is a key characteristic of a good handler when working with animals?
How should animals be moved according to the text?
How should animals be moved according to the text?
What is the significance of 'flight distance' in moving animals?
What is the significance of 'flight distance' in moving animals?
What type of equipment may be used to control and restrain large animals?
What type of equipment may be used to control and restrain large animals?
Why is it important for handlers to 'think like an animal'?
Why is it important for handlers to 'think like an animal'?
What is the first step in emergency practice when dealing with an injured or ill animal?
What is the first step in emergency practice when dealing with an injured or ill animal?
What should be done if an animal is in danger, such as in the case of a road traffic accident?
What should be done if an animal is in danger, such as in the case of a road traffic accident?
How should you approach an unresponsive animal?
How should you approach an unresponsive animal?
What is the first step in checking an animal's airway?
What is the first step in checking an animal's airway?
What should be checked to determine if an animal is breathing?
What should be checked to determine if an animal is breathing?
What is the purpose of checking an animal's MM colour?
What is the purpose of checking an animal's MM colour?
Why should you not put your hands in an animal's mouth when checking the airway?
Why should you not put your hands in an animal's mouth when checking the airway?
What should be done if an animal is aggressive and unresponsive?
What should be done if an animal is aggressive and unresponsive?
What is the primary advantage of being a specialist eater?
What is the primary advantage of being a specialist eater?
What is a characteristic of carnassial shears in carnivores?
What is a characteristic of carnassial shears in carnivores?
What is the dietary classification of humans, rats, bears, and pigs?
What is the dietary classification of humans, rats, bears, and pigs?
What is the name of the organization that produces nutrient requirements for domestic animals in the USA?
What is the name of the organization that produces nutrient requirements for domestic animals in the USA?
What is the name of the organization that sets feeding standards for animal feed in the USA?
What is the name of the organization that sets feeding standards for animal feed in the USA?
What is a disadvantage of being a specialist eater?
What is a disadvantage of being a specialist eater?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in an animal's diet?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in an animal's diet?
What is the difference between monosaccharides and saccharides?
What is the difference between monosaccharides and saccharides?
What is the role of fats in an animal's diet?
What is the role of fats in an animal's diet?
What is the significance of minerals in an animal's diet?
What is the significance of minerals in an animal's diet?
What is the function of vitamins in an animal's diet?
What is the function of vitamins in an animal's diet?
What is the relationship between digestibility and the chemical composition of feeds?
What is the relationship between digestibility and the chemical composition of feeds?
Why do high producing animals require more protein in their diet?
Why do high producing animals require more protein in their diet?
What is the significance of essential fatty acids in an animal's diet?
What is the significance of essential fatty acids in an animal's diet?
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Study Notes
Prey Animals
- Generally afraid of humans and will move away when approached
- Exceptions: hand-raised/tame animals, territorial/sexually active males, mothers defending young, and scared animals with no means of escape
Good Handlers
- Are alert and aware of their surroundings
- Make decisions and act quickly and firmly
- Predict animal behavior and think like an animal
- Stop problems from developing
- Move quickly when required
- Allow time for things to settle
Moving Animals
- Move animals in groups
- Use flight distance and points of balance to direct movement
- Use specialized equipment and facilities to control and restrain large animals
- Be patient when moving animals, especially pigs
Alpacas
- Highly trainable and can be led with halters
- Can be restrained with one hand around the neck and tail or with restraining pens
Equines
- Include horses, ponies, donkeys, and zebras
- Can crossbreed to produce hybrids, most of which are infertile
Preliminary Health Checks
- Initial assessment of an animal's health status
- Aim is to describe what is seen and identify when veterinary help is required
- Important skill for when animal health professionals are not immediately available
DRS ABC
- Danger: safety first, assess surroundings, and keep yourself and others safe
- Response: check if the animal is responsive, noisy, and has a pulse
- Send for help: assess the severity of the injury/illness and administer first aid when required
Nutrition
- Eaters: specialists consume limited foods, generalists consume a variety of foods
- Carnivores: meat eaters with carnassial shears for crushing
- Herbivores: vegetation eaters with flat broad molars for chewing
- Carbohydrates: main source of energy, composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
- Fats: provide and store energy long-term, critical for brain development and nerve function
- Minerals: inorganic, provide structural support, and aid in muscle and enzyme construction
- Vitamins: micronutrients essential for development of normal body processes
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