The head is the first and most important area to restrain as it can seriously injure the handler when it is violently tosset about. The animal is much more likely to be still with its head restrained. The heads of cattle and buffaloes may be restrained by:
- A self-locking neck clamp in the feeding passage
- Haltering
- Tying the neck to a fixture such as a stanchion or neck chain
- Clamping the neck in a yoke or stanchion, and either holding the head down with a nose bar and tying it up with a halter or putting pressure on the nasal septum
The crush can be used to restrain the necks of animals, including cattle and buffalo.
The hind legs can be tied together (hobbled), but this technique should be used only in an emergency. The handler is in danger while hobbling a kicking beast. Cattle can become highly agitated during or after application of devices such as the crush, so constant supervision during the operation is essential.
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