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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish
Do 'flank straps' (compression bindings around an animal's abdomen) and high voltage cattle prods (to sometimes induce them out of the gate for rider safety) count as a form of animal abuse even though it is temporary? I used to enjoy rodeos (and still do to a certain extent) until a former amateur competitor/acquaintance told me what really goes on with some animals to 'liven up the show'.
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I don't know who your buddy is, but your description doesn't match any rodeo I've been to. The livestock typically perform weekly. They know the routine and are easily managed. It works more like a TSA queue than a slaughterhouse.
The flank strap doesn't injure the animal. It's uncomfortable and the animal tries to kick it off. That's why they buck. It's only used on the bucking stock.