Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (eBook)

Murray Fowler, DVM, is Professor Emeritus of Zoological Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California at Davis. Most recently he has served as a consultant to zoos and circuses, especially for camelids and elephants.

Preface to the First Edition vii

Preface to the Second Edition ix

Preface to the Third Edition xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Part 1. General Concepts

1. Introduction 5

2. Tools of Restraint 11

3. Rope Work 25

4. Thermoregulation 45

5. Understanding Behavior for Restraint Purposes 53

6. Training for Restraint Procedures 59

7. Stress 65

8. Animal Welfare Concerns During Restraint 69

9. Medical Problems During Restraint 73

Part 2. Domestic Animals

10. Horses, Donkeys, Mules 97

11. Cattle and Other Domestic Bovids 117

12. Sheep and Goats 139

13. Swine 149

14. Camelids 161

15. Dogs 181

16. Cats 193

17. Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits 199

18. Poultry and Waterfowl 209

Part 3. Wild Animals

19. Delivery Systems 219

20. Chemical Restraint 227

21. Monotremes and Marsupials 249

22. Small Mammals 257

23. Carnivores 275

24. Nonhuman Primates 293

25. Marine Mammals 307

26. Elephants 321

27. Other Megavertebrates (Hoofed Stock) 343

28. Hoofed Stock (Other than the Megavertebrates) 355

29. Birds 377

30. Reptiles 411

31. Amphibians and Fish 439

Appendices 449

Index 457

"A significant contribution to wildlife disease
investigations. No other book on animal restraint is so
taxonomically broad ... .No other book on restraint has so many
pictures, tables, drawings and graphics of the equipment,
techniques, mechanics, anatomy, physiology, and results and
consequences of restraint and handling as this one. It delves into
some subjects not covered elsewhere and is, on the whole, heavily
referenced.... this book has good basic information on physical
restraint tools, methods, and concerns on a breadth of species and
some good basic information on chemical restraint. These are
important considerations for the student and for people with
relatively little experience in the field, and it could save your
life or career ... .It is a classic everyone should have or
read and one of the many legacy contributions Dr. Fowler has made
to zoo and wildlife medicine." - Journal of Wildlife
Diseases, October 2008

"An in-depth resource of scientific and practical
information concerning the most effective ways to handle, hold, and
restrain all sorts of animals from dogs and cats to mice, chickens,
cattle, snakes, and even exotic creatures like tigers or elephants.
Featuring meticulous descriptions and crystal-clear photography on
virtually every page, Restraint and Handling of Wild and
Domestic Animals is an utterly invaluable resource for
veterinarians, farmers, zookeepers, and any scientist or
researcher who works with animals. Worthy of the absolute
highest recommendation for its depth of professional experience and
its highly accessible instructional style ... .An absolute
must-have." - Library Bookwatch, November 2008

"The third updated edition of Restraint and Handling of
Wild and Domestic Animals is a 'must' for any college-level
collection strong in veterinary sciences as well as for practicing
vets. It offers an introduction to the basics of animal restraint
and reviews techniques for both wild and domestic animals. This new
edition provides the latest research and focuses on techniques and
safety for both handlers and animals." - Midwest Book
Review, January 2009