The Veterinary record · 2025
Effect of 'combing' on intramuscular sedation in pigs in a clinical setting-A randomised trial.
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Ban Kaitlynn C, Pereira Carolina H Ricco, Muñoz Kirk A, Hampton Chiara E, Bini Gianluca, Lerche Phillip
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BACKGROUND: Pigs pose distinct challenges to the anaesthetist due to their temperament, the limitations of manual restraint and species-specific anatomical features. Despite the importance of minimising stress during clinical procedures, gentle handling techniques tailored for pigs in a clinical setting have yet to be clearly described or systematically investigated.
METHODS: Sixteen healthy domesticated pigs were prospectively enrolled in a clinical study evaluating 'combing' with a fork as a gentle tactile handling technique in a hospital setting and randomly assigned to either a combing or a control group. Responses were evaluated by a non-blinded, single observer using a seven-domain sedation scale and a dichotomous response scale.
RESULTS: Sedation scores were significantly higher for combing than control. The onset of peak sedation time was significantly faster for combing than control (5 vs. 10 minutes). Fewer (12.5%) pigs in the combing group moved away from the injection compared to 75% of control pigs.
LIMITATIONS: Limitations included the injectable drug protocol used, the lack of blinding with a single observer aware of group allocation, and more than one individual performing the 'combing' protocol.
CONCLUSIONS: 'Combing', a gentle handling technique performed prior to intramuscular sedation, resulted in pigs being less reactive to the injection, and faster sedation onset.
METHODS: Sixteen healthy domesticated pigs were prospectively enrolled in a clinical study evaluating 'combing' with a fork as a gentle tactile handling technique in a hospital setting and randomly assigned to either a combing or a control group. Responses were evaluated by a non-blinded, single observer using a seven-domain sedation scale and a dichotomous response scale.
RESULTS: Sedation scores were significantly higher for combing than control. The onset of peak sedation time was significantly faster for combing than control (5 vs. 10 minutes). Fewer (12.5%) pigs in the combing group moved away from the injection compared to 75% of control pigs.
LIMITATIONS: Limitations included the injectable drug protocol used, the lack of blinding with a single observer aware of group allocation, and more than one individual performing the 'combing' protocol.
CONCLUSIONS: 'Combing', a gentle handling technique performed prior to intramuscular sedation, resulted in pigs being less reactive to the injection, and faster sedation onset.