Responder Guide – Large Animal Rescue

Issue Date: January 2025 (1.2 Basic Version – English)
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The information contained in this guide is designed to support trained animal rescue responders by providing a reference to the UK standard agreed techniques for manual movement of large animals.

At rescues, allocation of roles and responsibilities allow for structured and practiced techniques. Trained animal rescue responders operate in structured teams with common methodology.

A risk based approach will be applied to each situation and protocols observed which include strict adherence to the safety zones.

The role of the vet will be to support the delivery of a casualty centred rescue and the vet will be responsible for supervising the well-being and casualty care afforded to the animal. Therefore priorities must be led by the needs of the casualty unless human life saving actions take precedence.

The contents of this guide may be used in support of your standard operating procedures or as a standalone document. If utilising elements in other documents please credit the origin. If you feel you have something that could be added to the original document please discuss this with your regional group.

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