[Rescue of injured horses, cattle and pigs from manure and cesspools by the large animal rescue service Switzerland and Liechtenstein (GTRD CH/FL)®].
Abstract: One of the varied tasks of the Large Animal Rescue Service Switzerland and Liechtenstein (GTRD CH/FL)® is the recovery of animals from manure and cesspools. The aim of the present retrospective study was the evaluation of the rescue protocols of the GTRD CH/FL from such operations and the documentation of a rescue procedure. In the past 25 years, a total of 176 animals have been rescued from manure and cesspools. These included 113 cattle, 51 horses and 12 pigs. All animals could be safely rescued with the animal rescue and transport net (TBTN) or the large animal vertical rescue set (GTVBS). The TBTN is used when the opening of the cesspool is large enough to recover the animal in a horizontal position. The GTVBS is particularly suitable for narrow openings, as the recovery in a -vertical position does not require any constructional modification or the enlargement of the cesspool opening. Both rescue harnesses are characterized by reliable handling and allow gentle recovery. Eine der vielfältigen Aufgaben des Grosstier-Rettungsdienstes Schweiz und Liechtenstein (GTRD CH/FL)® ist die Bergung von Tieren aus Mist- und Jauchegruben. Ziel der vorliegenden retrospektiven Studie war die Auswertung der Bergungsprotokolle des GTRD CH/FL aus solchen Einsätzen und die Dokumentation eines Bergungsablaufs. In den vergangenen 25 Jahren sind insgesamt 176 Tiere aus Mist- und Jauchegruben geborgen worden. Darunter befanden sich 113 Rinder, 51 Pferde und 12 Schweine. Alle Tiere konnten sicher mit dem Tier- Bergungs- und Transportnetz (TBTN) oder dem Grosstier- Vertikalbergungsset (GTVBS) geborgen werden. Das TBTN wird eingesetzt, wenn die Öffnung der Jauchegrube gross genug ist, um das Tier in horizontaler Position zu bergen. Bei engen Öffnungen eignet sich das GTVBS vorzüglich, da durch die Bergung in vertikaler Position die Öffnungen der Gruben nicht mehr vergrössert oder durch andere bauliche Massnahmen verändert werden müssen. Beide Bergungsgeschirre zeichnen sich durch eine zuverlässige Handhabung aus und erlauben eine schonende Bergung. L’une des multiples tâches du Service de sauvetage des grands animaux de Suisse et du Liechtenstein (GTRD CH/FL)® est de sortir des animaux de fosses à fumier ou à lisier. Le but de la présente étude rétrospective était l’évaluation des protocoles de sauvetage du GTRD CH/FL sur la base de ces opérations et la documentation d’un processus de sauvetage. Au cours des 25 dernières années, 176 animaux au total ont été tirés de fosses à fumier ou à lisier. Il s’agissait de 113 bovins, 51 chevaux et 12 porcs. Tous les animaux ont pu être secourus en toute sécurité grâce au filet de sauvetage et de transport des animaux (TBTN) ou à l’équipement de sauvetage vertical pour grands animaux (GTVBS). Le TBTN est utilisé lorsque l’ouverture de la fosse à lisier est suffisamment grande pour récupérer l’animal en position horizontale. Le GTVBS est particulièrement adapté aux ouvertures étroites, car la récupération en position verticale permet de ne pas devoir ou modifier modifiées par d’autres mesures structurelles les ouvertures des fosses. Les deux harnais de sauvetage se caractérisent par une manipulation fiable et permettent une récupération en douceur. Uno degli svariati compiti del Servizio di salvataggio di grandi animali di Svizzera e Liechtenstein (GTRD CH/FL)® è il soccorso di animali intrappolati nelle fosse di letame e liquame. Lo scopo di questo studio retrospettivo era di valutare i protocolli di salvataggio del GTRD CH/FL per tali missioni e di documentarne la procedura di salvataggio. Negli ultimi 25 anni, un totale di 176 animali sono stati recuperati dalle fosse di letame e liquami. Tra questi salvataggi si trovavano 113 bovini, 51 cavalli e 12 suini. Tutti gli animali sono stati salvati con sicurezza utilizzando la rete di salvataggio e trasporto animali (TBTN) o il set di recupero verticale per grandi animali (GTVBS). L’imbracatura TBTN viene utilizzata quando l’apertura della fossa di liquame è abbastanza grande per poter recuperare l’animale in posizione orizzontale. In caso di aperture strette, il GTVBS è molto meglio, perché il salvataggio in posizione verticale significa che le aperture delle fosse non devono essere allargate o modificate con altre misure strutturali. Entrambe le imbracature di recupero sono contraddistinte per la loro maneggevolezza e affidabilità che permette un salvataggio in modo gentile dell’animale.
Publication Date: 2021-04-07 PubMed ID: 33821800DOI: 10.17236/sat00297Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study reviews the efforts of the Large Animal Rescue Service in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (GTRD CH/FL) over the past 25 years, focusing on the recovery of animals from manure and cesspools using specific rescue equipment. In total, the service successfully rescued 176 animals which comprised of 113 cattle, 51 horses, and 12 pigs.
Rescue Activities Over the Years
- In the past 25 years, the Large Animal Rescue Service Switzerland and Liechtenstein (GTRD CH/FL) has been actively involved in the rescue of large animals trapped in manure pits and cesspools. They have successfully rescued a total of 176 animals from these risky situations.
- The animals rescued include 113 cattle, 51 horses, and 12 pigs. Their safety and welfare were prioritized throughout the rescue operation.
Rescue Techniques and Equipment
- The equipment used in these rescues includes a specialised net called a “Tier-Bergungs- und Transportnetz” (TBTN) and a Large Animal Vertical Rescue Set (GTVBS). These pieces of equipment are designed to accommodate different circumstances of the rescue operations.
- The TBTN is used for scenarios where the opening of the cesspool is large enough to recover the animal in a horizontal position. This net grants a secure and gentle extraction of the animal.
- In cases where the cesspool’s opening is too narrow, the GTVBS is utilized. This apparatus allows the animal to be retrieved in a vertical position, avoiding the need for additional structural modifications to widen the cesspool’s opening. It therefore serves as an efficient rescue tool in constrained conditions.
Evaluation of Protocols and Procedure
- The study is retrospective, though it also provides documentation of the rescue procedure. This is useful for training and refining the rescue techniques, and for ensuring the service is prepared for future incidents.
- Both the TBTN and GTVBS have been found to be reliable in their operation, contributing significantly to the successful rescue of animals. These equipment types are characterised by their reliability and gentleness, reducing stress and potential physical damage to the animals during rescues.
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Moser M, Keller R, Blaser C, Fürst AE.
(2021).
[Rescue of injured horses, cattle and pigs from manure and cesspools by the large animal rescue service Switzerland and Liechtenstein (GTRD CH/FL)®].
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd, 163(4), 281-290.
https://doi.org/10.17236/sat00297 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Departement für Pferde, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich.
- Grosstier-Rettungsdienst Schweiz und Liechtenstein, Stützpunkt Embrach.
- Grosstier-Rettungsdienst Schweiz und Liechtenstein, Stützpunkt Embrach.
- Departement für Pferde, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cattle
- Emergencies / veterinary
- Emergency Medical Services / statistics & numerical data
- Horses
- Liechtenstein
- Manure
- Stretchers / veterinary
- Swine
- Switzerland
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