Restraint Devices (large animal)
Hurdles
flat shield-like pieces of plastic or plywood about three feet square, to direct a group of pigs into an enclosure.
Hobbles
leg restraints to prevent a horse or cow from kicking
cross-tying
method of using two ropes to secure a horse so that the head is level
Casting Rope
used to place animal on its side. Must be wearing a strong halter or nose lead
Snubbing rope
A rope with a loop at one end, tied with a slip knot so that the loop can be tightened, designed to help restrain a captured pig's head
Shepherd's crook
a reaching pole with a large hook on the end
V-trough
A V-shaped trough usually made of plywood used to restrain a pig on its back
Cradle
A device that consists of wooden slats or round rods woven together that go around a horse's neck to keep the neck straight and prevent the horse from chewing at itself
Catching hook
A hook, usually about five inches long, attached to a long-handled pole for the purpose of catching chickens and turkeys
pig catcher
A long-handled, large clamp with a rope that holds the ends of the clamp shut
Twitch
Device used to distract horses during exams or procedures by applying and releasing pressure on the upper lip
Stock
Narrow enclosure that partially immobilizes a horse for treatment.
Cattle chute
The front of the chute has an opening that holds the cow's head in place (called a stanchion), and poles on either side for cross-tying. Some chutes also have side walls that can be pressed in to move the cow to one side of the chute
Humane twitch
Restraint device with a hinged metal device that is placed over the upper lip of the horse and clipped to the halter. Used by 1 person
Bull Staff
Restraint equipment for cattle that consists of a long-handled metal rod with a large hook at one end that clips to the nose ring, helping to restrain the head
tail tying
Technique that involves tying an animal's tail out of the way for certain procedures
Tail Jacking
Used to prevent the animal from kicking, this technique restrains an animal for minor technical procedures. It involves lifting the tail up in line with the animal's spine to prevent fracturing the vertebrae