To properly restrain a lamb for procedures such as castration, how should you support the lamb?

Supporting a lamb on its back, with the animal cradled and stabilized by your legs, is the most suitable method for restraint during procedures such as castration. This position allows effective access to the lamb, ensuring that the practitioner can perform the procedure safely and without the risk of injury to the animal. By having the lamb on its back, you prevent sudden movements and provide a secure hold, which helps to minimize stress for the animal and allows for a more controlled environment.

This method is particularly advantageous as it also allows for easy monitoring of the lamb’s condition while the procedure is underway. In contrast, other methods may pose risks to both the animal's safety and the effectiveness of the procedure: standing against a wall may not provide adequate support and can lead to the lamb panicking; hanging upside down compromises the animal's physiological stability; and using a harness to attach the lamb to a stall might restrict movement too much or not provide the close support needed for the procedure.