If you have an animal that is habitually aggressive or difficult to handle, consider whether you should cull it from the herd. If this is not an option, you should ensure your equipment and systems of work are capable of dealing with it, and that staff, and other people such as vets, are aware of the potential difficulties.

Sticks and prods should never be used to strike an animal - this may breach welfare legislation as well as agitating it. Before beginning work on any animal, check that it will be adequately restrained from kicking - consider whether you should use an anti-kicking device.