C. B. Chastain

Animal Handling and Physical Restraint (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book prepares veterinarians, veterinary technologists, technicians/nurses, and assistants to be able to handle animals more safely, gain the confidence of animals and their owners, and instruct owners in proper animal handling methods.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781498761949
• Artikelnr.: 50416297

Autorenporträt

C.B. is a professor of veterinary medicine and former Section Head of Small Animal Medicine and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In addition to being a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, he has authored journal articles, book chapters in veterinary medical and allied publications, and a textbook on clinical endocrinology. Prior to entering academic veterinary medicine, he was a horse wrangler for a horseback riding stable and a licensed guide in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado; worked in mixed animal veterinary medical practices in Missouri, Illinois, and New Mexico; and a captain in the U.S. Air Force Veterinary Corps. He has handled and restrained a variety of animals in differing environments and taught aspects of animal handling for more than 40 years at the undergraduate and professional school levels. Currently, he is the Director of Veterinary Online Programs at the University of Missouri and chief editor of the monthly journal, Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery.

Inhaltsangabe

SECTION I: PRINCIPLES OF SAFER HANDLING AND RESTRAINT. Chapter 1: Safer Domestic Animal Handling and Restraint: Attrition of Proper Handling
Types of Handlers and Handling
The More Effective Handler: The Art of Firm Kindness
Conditions for Handling and Restraint
Risks of Injury
Risks of Disease to Handlers and to Other Animals
Ethical Concerns
Sanitation Practicalities
Legal Considerations
Extended Benefits of Animal Handling
Keys to Good Handling of All Animals. Chapter 2: Animal Behavior: Predator or Prey Mentality
Animal Societies
Imprinting Social Behavior with Humans
Flight and Personal Zones
Senses of Danger
Resistance Behaviors
Species Differences in Aggression and Avoidance
Health and Behavior
Stereotypic Behavior
Animal Behavior Specialists. SECTION II: HOUSEHOLD AND LABORATORY ANIMALS. Chapter 3: Containment for Household, Yard, and Laboratory Animals: Confinement and Behavior
Containment and Liability
Dog Containment
Cat Containment
Other Small Mammal Containment
Caged Companion Bird Containment
Reptile Containment.Chapter 4: Dogs: Natural Behavior of Dogs
Safety First
Approaching and Catching
Handling for Routine Care and Management
Handling and Restraint for Medical Procedures by Veterinary Professionals. Chapter 5: Cats: Natural Behavior of Cats
Safety First
Approaching and Catching
Handling for Routine Care and Management
Handling and Restraint for Medical Procedures by Veterinary Professionals. Chapter 6: Other Small Mammals: Natural Behavior of Small Mammals
Safety First
Mice
Rats
Hamsters
Gerbils
Guinea Pigs
Chinchillas
Degus
Sugar Gliders
African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Rabbits
Ferrets. Chapter 7: Companion Birds: Natural Behavior of Companion Birds
Safety First
Approaching and Catching
Handling for Routine Care and Management
Handling and Restraint for Medical Procedures by Veterinary Professionals. Chapter 8: Reptiles: Natural Behavior of Reptiles
Safety First
Turtles and Tortoises
Snakes
Lizards. SECTION III: RANCH, FARM AND STABLED ANIMALS. Chapter 9: Containment for Ranch, Farm, and Stabled Animals: Confinement and Behavior
Containment and Liability
Fences and Gates
Barns, Stalls, and Three-Sided Sheds
Trailering and Other Transportation. Chapter 10: Ropes, Knots, and Hitches: Terminology and Rope Construction
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Safety
Useful Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Handlers
Using a Lariat. Chapter 11: Horses, Donkeys, and Mules: Natural Behavior of Equids
Safety First
Approaching and Catching
Handling for Routine Care and Management
Handling and Restraint for Medical Procedures by Veterinary Professionals. Chapter 12: Cattle: Natural Behavior of Cattle
Safety First
Approaching and Catching
Handling for Routine Care and Management
Handling and Restraint for Medical Procedures by Veterinary Professionals. Chapter 13: Small Ruminants: Natural Behavior of Small Ruminants
Safety First
Sheep
Goats
Camelids. Chapter 14: Swine: Natural Behavior of Swine
Safety First
Approaching and Catching
Handling for Routine Care and Management
Handling and Restraint for Medical Procedures by Veterinary Professionals. Chapter 15: Poultry: Natural Behavior of Poultry
Safety First
Chickens
Turkeys
Ducks
Geese
Ratites. Appendix: Multi-Species References and Recommended Readings
Transporting and Shipping Animals.