AGPR22B
Module 22B: Basic Handling - Restraint, Movement and Transportation
Outcome
Investigate safe methods of restraining, moving and transporting livestock.
Indicators
(a) Explore organizations (e.g., 4-H clubs) that teach proper handling of livestock.
(b) Explore the use of basic restraints (e.g., halter, stocks, cage and pharmaceuticals).
(c) Discuss methods of catching a difficult animal.
(d) Catch, halter and lead an animal safely.
(e) Describe an animal's expected behaviour in various situations (e.g., being led, tying, grooming, bathing, clipping, crutching and mother-baby interactions).
(f) Explain how to appropriately manage unwelcome behaviours (e.g., halter pulling, biting, kicking and striking).
(g) Explore the balance points of a chosen species of livestock.
(h) Demonstrate safe preparation, loading and unloading procedures.
(i) Explain how to recognize and use flight zones when handling livestock.
(j) Compare different types of trailers (e.g., straight haul, angle haul and open stall) and their purpose.
(k) Discuss the characteristics of animals that are not fit for transport.
(l) Describe how to transport a sick animal.
(m) Explain how to use animals (e.g., horses and dogs) and vehicles (e.g., plane, helicopter, ATV and trucks) to move livestock.
(n) Investigate how technology (e.g., drones) can be used to manage livestock.
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