<%@LANGUAGE="JavaScript1.3"%> Swine Diseases - Clinical Exam Procedure
   
Pig Disorders - Clinical Exam Procedure
Clinical Exam of an Individual Pig
  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.
   
 
  Follow a set procedure to examine the animal:
(Click
here for an overview of all steps.)
 

1. Make contact both vocally and physically. Assess the body condition. Check breathing rate.

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