Pig Physical Restraint

Question 1

You may want ___________ protection when handling pigs bc they are very vocal, and always have an ___________ ___________ planned and stay calm if you alarm one

Answer 1

Ear
Escape route

Question 2

Two things to remember for safety when restraining pigs

Answer 2

1. Bite
2. They overheat easily

Question 3

How can pig handlers use tapping the top of the pig’s neck to their advantage

Answer 3

Pigs bite the top of each other’s necks to show dominance

Question 4

Herding/ driving pigs is difficult bc they will pick their own, so it is important to limit their _______________. blindfolding will make them go ______________

Answer 4

Choices
Backwards

Question 5

You can also use pig boards or canes, tapping hindquarters with a cane will make them move _____________ and tapping the shoulder will make them go….

Answer 5

Forward
Left or right

Question 6

_____________ ____________ is the most common standing pig restraint

Answer 6

Hog snare

Question 7

Hog snares are used only on the maxilla, behind the ____________ never for more than 20-30 min bc they will _____________

Answer 7

Canines
Overheat

Question 8

A pig snubbing rope can be used as _____________

Answer 8

Casting

Question 9

Be ready for a rodeo when using a rope ___________

Answer 9

Harness

Question 10

Pig hobbles make them lose their balance and fall on their _____________

Answer 10

Side