Visual Health, • Correctly identify the animal, • Assess mobility and gait, • Monitor behaviour and life signs (breathing), • Check coat/skin condition, swelling, discharge, • Inspect accommodation for signs of illness (blood, vomit, diarrhoea), Handling and Restraint for Health, • Lift animals correctly based on weight and temperament, • Fit and use appropriate restraint equipment, • Safely manoeuvre animal body parts during checks, • Restrain securely and return to enclosure safely, • Monitor animal behaviour after handling, Preparation for Health Assessment, Identify suitable PPE requirements, Follow hygiene procedures (e.g. hand washing technique), Ensure assessment area is secure and fit for purpose, Review record sheets for allocated animal, Collect necessary handling, restraint, and assessment equipment, Adhere to health and safety protocols (secure exits, safe environment), Moving Animals Within Enclosures, • Select and use appropriate directing equipment (gates, boards, panels), • Secure animals for health assessment, • Use animal’s flight zone to encourage safe movement, Physical Assessment, • Measure pulse and temperature, • Check coat (skin, scales, fur, feathers) for signs of issues, • Examine eyes, ears, nose, mouth, body, legs, feet, genitals, anus, • Record body condition score and weight.

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