Title: Proper Injection Techniques for Pigs - Pork Information Gateway
Headings: Proper Injection Techniques for Pigs
Proper Injection Techniques for Pigs
Introduction
Injection techniques
recommended needle sizes and lengths:
Developing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Needle Use
Disposal of used needles and other hazardous materials
Needle-free Technology

Content: Proper Injection Techniques for Pigs - Pork Information Gateway
Proper Injection Techniques for Pigs
Introduction
Improper injection techniques cost the pork industry thousands of dollars each year. Injection-site reactions, broken needles and lack of product efficacy are consequences of improper injection technique. Everyone involved in treating pigs must understand and use proper injection techniques. Each pork producer should develop an education plan to assure that all animal caretakers understand the responsibilities that go with giving injections to food producing animals. Injection techniques
There are five ways to give injectable medications to pigs: 1. In the muscle (Intramuscularly, also referred to as IM injection): Use a spot on the neck just behind and below the ear, but in front of the shoulder. Inject only into clean, dry areas. To reduce leakage in small pigs, push the skin forward or backward slightly before injection, then let the skin snap back when needle is removed.