capture and restraint

• capture refers to the art of catching an animal
• restraint refers to the act of controlling or limiting an animals movement after it has been restrained
• physical restraint:

  • handling techniques
  • nets
  • leashes/halters
  • cages and boxes
  • immobilisation devices
• chemical restraint:

  • sedatives
  • tranquillisers
  • anaesthetics
• what is the function of sedatives?

  reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, without causing complete unconsciousness
• what is the function of tranquilisers?

  induce a state of calmness and reduced activity
• what is the function of anaesthetics?

  cause complete loss of consciousness and sensation, used for medical procedures
• why do we capture and restrain animals?

  • medical procedures
  • transportation
  • research
  • emergency situations