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Principles of capture, handling and transportation

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Abstract

There is an expectation and a responsibility (moral and legal) for veterinary practices to provide good and accurate advice to members of the public who discover, report and attempt to intervene with wildlife casualties. Staff must be aware of the appropriate methods of capture, handling and transportation, including the risk of bites and scratches, and zoonotic diseases.

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3.2 Fox trapped in goal netting. (Courtesy of D Lovell)
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3.3 Badger in a strong white wire crate. (Courtesy of D Lovell)
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3.4 Carbon dioxide powered dart gun for remote delivery of sedative or anaesthetic drugs.
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3.5 Fallow deer trapped in stock fencing. (Courtesy of Les Stocker MBE)
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3.6 Roadside rescue of a recumbent fallow deer. (Courtesy of Les Stocker MBE)
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3.7 Fox with tape muzzle and Mikki muzzle applied. (Courtesy of Les Stocker MBE)
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3.8 Fishing spinner attached to a goose casualty. (Courtesy of D Lovell)
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3.9 Water rescue of a swan trapped in netting. Buoyancy aids should be worn when working on or near to water. (Courtesy of Les Stocker MBE)
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3.10 Mute swan () restrained in a ‘swan bag’ enclosing and immobilizing the wings and legs. (Courtesy of D Lovell)
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3.11 Mute swan caught in netting. (Courtesy of Les Stocker MBE)
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3.12 Handling birds: (a) ringer’s grip; (b) pigeon fancier’s grip; (c) mute swan wrapped in blanket; (d) holding a bird of prey.
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3.14 Suggested wildlife admission form (used at the author’s practice).
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