| Clinical Exam of
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This is not easy. Most pigs are
not used to being handled. They become very vocal when caught
and will not settle easily. Ideally try to assess as much as
possible before handling the animal. |
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Piglet to 30 kg weaner: |
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| Avoid the left
hand side as it is possible to damage the left recurrent
laryngeal nerve. |
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Adult: |
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| Grower and
finisher pigs may be bled out of the jugular with a
vaccutainer and a 1 inch needle. Most adults can be bled
with a 1.5 inch needle. Keep the needle perpendicular to the
skin and vertical. Do not try too hard by moving needle
lateral and medial searching for the jugular. Most problems
occur because needle is not in deep enough and the needle
tip is bouncing of the jugular. |
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