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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Organizers of rodeos should put in place a number of safety protocols to protect animals from injury or stress. The animals should be sourced from reputable animal sanctuaries and given appropriate medical care, nutrition and rest before the event. Roping and cutting events should employ flanking judges to ensure the animal is not injured needlessly and only allowed to struggle if necessary for entertainment purposes. Animals used in more traditional events such as bull riding should have additional protection mechanisms such as padding on their horns or rubberized rings worn on their legs so that they are not harmed during the performance. The use of artificial stimulants or drugs to increase an animal's anxiety level or aggression shouldn’t be used at all, and judges should monitor all activities closely for signs of fear, discomfort, stress or distress in the animals.
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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 animals during a rodeo should include thoroughly inspecting the setup before the start of the event, ensuring that all animals have plenty of space and shelter from heat and other elements, providing adequate food and water during transport and in between activities, limiting each animal’s exposure to loud noises, crowds, rough handling, or equipment such as ropes or prods for more delicate creatures. Should any animal become injured during a rodeo or showcase any signs of distress from stress or exhaustion it must be assessed by a qualified vet as soon as possible.
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