08-19-2013, 01:42 PM
A common complaint about the sport is that pain is used to induce bulls to buck. Critics say the flank strap squeezes the bull’s genitals, causing the animal to thrash and jump. However, most bulls stop bucking once the rider is no longer on the animal’s back. It’s been said that if a flank strap could make a better bucking bull, then stock contractors wouldn’t bother investing thousands of dollars in breeding programs.
Bucking is a behavior bulls express naturally, Dr. Willis explained, and can be hindered, not enhanced, when the animal is in a painful state. “Bulls will run around in the pasture and buck, just playing around. They don’t buck as well when they’re in pain, so everything is done to prevent that,” she said.
The use of electric prods or “hot shots” to provoke a reluctant bull from a chute is banned at events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Professional Bull Riders. The prohibition is one of several policies both organizations have instituted to ensure the humane treatment of animals competing at their events. Both the PRCA and PBR require a veterinarian to be on-site during an event. Animals are inspected prior to competition and are sidelined if they show signs of injury or sickness.
In 2008, the PBR began testing the top bull or bulls at various events for anabolic steroids and other banned substances. The PRCA expects to institute a banned drugs and medications policy in the near future.
Less than half of all rodeos or bull-riding events in the United States are governed by PRCA or PBR rules, and Dr. Rollin says abuses are more likely to occur at amateur-level competitions. “I’m sure hot-shotting still occurs at smaller events,” said Dr. Rollin, who’s spoken to thousands of cowboys, stock contractors, and rodeo groups about livestock welfare issues. “There’s really very little regulation at these smaller events, which don’t always require veterinarians to be on-site.
https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/120801a.aspx
The professional circuit doesn't sound so bad but I definitely think the animals are abused at the amateur level.
Calf roping is another lovely "sport". *sarcasm*
Bucking is a behavior bulls express naturally, Dr. Willis explained, and can be hindered, not enhanced, when the animal is in a painful state. “Bulls will run around in the pasture and buck, just playing around. They don’t buck as well when they’re in pain, so everything is done to prevent that,” she said.
The use of electric prods or “hot shots” to provoke a reluctant bull from a chute is banned at events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Professional Bull Riders. The prohibition is one of several policies both organizations have instituted to ensure the humane treatment of animals competing at their events. Both the PRCA and PBR require a veterinarian to be on-site during an event. Animals are inspected prior to competition and are sidelined if they show signs of injury or sickness.
In 2008, the PBR began testing the top bull or bulls at various events for anabolic steroids and other banned substances. The PRCA expects to institute a banned drugs and medications policy in the near future.
Less than half of all rodeos or bull-riding events in the United States are governed by PRCA or PBR rules, and Dr. Rollin says abuses are more likely to occur at amateur-level competitions. “I’m sure hot-shotting still occurs at smaller events,” said Dr. Rollin, who’s spoken to thousands of cowboys, stock contractors, and rodeo groups about livestock welfare issues. “There’s really very little regulation at these smaller events, which don’t always require veterinarians to be on-site.
https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/120801a.aspx
The professional circuit doesn't sound so bad but I definitely think the animals are abused at the amateur level.
Calf roping is another lovely "sport". *sarcasm*
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