| Clinical Exam of
an Individual Pig |
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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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Follow a set procedure to
examine the animal:
(Click
here
for an overview of all steps.) |
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NOTE: Auscultation in the conscious pig is
generally unrewarding as the animal vocalizes and moves too
much. The stethoscope can still be used to help diagnose broken
bones etc. |
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