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There are many components to handling animals safely and all staff should be versed in this area, including front desk and management. 0000002431 00000 n handling is based on applying handling techniques in relation to cattle’s natural behavior to move the animals in a safe, efficient, effective, and low-stress manner (Figure 1). 0000076159 00000 n %%EOF Safety program self-assessment: small animal care providers [PDF] Interpreting an Animal’s Body Language and Behavior • Change in environment may cause behavior pattern to change • Communication by the animal about how it feels toward other animals, people, and its environment • Determines how easy or difficult an animal may be during handling and restraining A key factor in establishing and maintaining optimal animal handling and stunning in plants is a clearly communicated management commitment to animal handling. 0000005207 00000 n Animal Shelter ... in place behavioural modification programs using positive reinforcement techniques. 0000121110 00000 n �������� All of this together adds up to cow sense! • Animals may experience fear imprin ting and fail to adapt to the shelter environment Association of Shelter Veterinarians • Unadoptable and/or “permanent emotional scars” • Put the population at risk Animal Handling in the shelter • Proper handling is crucial for stress reduction 9Are more humane for the animals My First Project My career started at the Swift Fresh Meats plant in Tolleson, Arizona, in 1973. 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It’s important to understand what a shelter dog is telling us to insure our interactions are not only safe, but enjoyable for the dogs. Handling of cats and communicating with cat clients in the clinic are two aspects at the very heart of the Cat Friendly Clinic programme. Title: Microsoft Word - Additional Resources on Safe and Humane Animal Handling.docx Author: Valeries Created Date: 9/29/2011 4:57:06 PM To comply with the Animal Welfare Ordinance and avoid mishandling of animals in research. Animal behavior can be instinctive or learned. 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