Madigan John, Costa Lais, Nieves Samantha, Horgan Molly, Weberg Kirsten, Aleman Monica
Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
Animals (Basel). 2019 Jul 31;9(8):511. doi: 10.3390/ani9080511.
Stranded and recumbent equids often require emergency rescue, and a successful rescue often requires vertical lifting of the animal. Currently, the devices used for vertical lifting of equids are not readily available at an incident or urgent situation. The current study describes and evaluates the use of a simple lift device utilizing commercially available, and reasonably priced, equipment. The system, referred to as the Loop Vertical Lift System or Loops System, is basically composed of four round slings placed in such a way that utilizes the skeletal system for support. The study demonstrates the lifting of six standing, sedated adult horses for 3 min without adverse effects. In conclusion, this novel lift system is an affordable, practical and quick alternative to rescue a stranded or recumbent horse that requires a brief vertical lift of the animal. In contrast, for longer-term lifting and support, other devices such as the UC Davis Large Animal Lift, the Anderson Sling Support Device, or the Animal Rescue and Transport Sling (ARTS) should be used as deemed appropriate.
被困和侧卧的马科动物常常需要紧急救援，而成功的救援通常需要将动物垂直吊起。目前，在事故或紧急情况下，用于垂直吊起马科动物的设备并不容易获得。当前的研究描述并评估了一种利用市售且价格合理的设备制成的简易吊装设备的使用情况。该系统被称为环形垂直吊装系统或环形系统，主要由四条圆形吊索组成，其放置方式利用骨骼系统提供支撑。该研究表明，六匹站立、镇静的成年马被吊起3分钟，未产生不良影响。总之，这种新型吊装系统是一种经济实惠、实用且快速的替代方案，可用于救援需要短暂垂直吊起的被困或侧卧马匹。相比之下，对于长期吊起和支撑，应根据具体情况使用其他设备，如加州大学戴维斯分校大型动物吊装设备、安德森吊带支撑设备或动物救援与运输吊带（ARTS）。
