Concise Textbook of Large Animal Handling: A Practical Handbook 1st Edition - June 14, 2023

Your Portable Guide to Safe Large Animal Handling

This book is a concise instructional guide that condenses the most important aspects of large animal handling. It provides a portable, durable, beside-the-animal means of learning, as well as a convenient way to refresh on how to strive for safety and efficacy in animal handling techniques. This text is ideal for use during veterinary placements in all settings, from farm to laboratory to riding school.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The text covers handler safety, animal safety, sanitation, approach and capture, routine handling and release procedures, and handling for medical procedures.
• Restraint Equipment: It includes information on the use and supply sources of restraint equipment.
• Companion Website: A Companion Website provides additional self-assessment questions and answers to aid learning.
• Broad Audience: It is important reading for undergraduate veterinary students on EMS rotations, as well as practicing veterinarians, technicians, and assistants.
• Expert Insights: The author discusses the topics covered in this book on his weekly podcast, "Better Animal Handling," which provides valuable, in-depth discussions.