Reuff’s Method of Casting – Applicable Animals

Reuff's method is the most common and efficient method of casting of:

Correct Answer: Cattle & buffalo

Reuff's method is the most common and efficient method of casting (restraining by bringing the animal to the ground) of cattle and buffalo. It involves tying a long rope around the animal's body in a specific pattern to safely bring it down for surgical procedures or examinations.

Key Points About Casting

• Casting = bringing an animal to the ground for restraint during procedures
• Reuff's method is specifically designed for large ruminants (cattle & buffalo)
• Different casting methods exist for different species

Why Other Options Are Wrong

• Sheep & goat: Small ruminants can be restrained manually without casting methods.
• Horse: Different casting methods are used for horses (e.g., side-line method).
• Pig: Pigs are typically restrained using snout rope or mechanical restrainers.