What safety protocols should be put in place to protect animals during a rodeo, so that they are not injured or stressed out by the event?
What safety protocols should be put in place to protect animals during a rodeo, so that they are not injured or stressed out by the event?
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Safety protocols should be put in place to protect animals during a rodeo to minimize their stress levels and prevent them from being injured. These measures can include reducing the crowd noise, limiting animal transport times, providing shade and rest areas for the animals, and using gentle tack andropenings that allow for easy animal release. Additionally, stock contractors should provide vet care records of each animal before a rodeo performance.
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What safety protocols should be put in place to protect animals during a rodeo, so that they are not injured or stressed out by the event?
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Safety protocols for rodeos should include ensuring the welfare of animals that are part of the event. Animals should be given adequate rest between events, proper veterinary care, and access to shade and water at all times. To avoid over-exertion and exhaustion of the animals, events such as calf roping and hog-dogging should not exceed three attempts per animal. All participants should be educated on humane treatment of animals before they participate in a rodeo.

The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) guidelines suggest measures such as providing an enriched environment to all species that includes toys or items to forage for, minimizing stress through socialization and early training, protecting housing area from overheating or drafts; avoiding over-crowding or chaining animals; providing a dark/light cycle; giving periodic exercise; grooming regularly so animal's coat does not get tangled matted preventing injuries from other animals; regular vet checkups throughout the year etc
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