Field Methods

Ideally, animals should be confined or restrained when captive-bolt equipment is used in the field situation. However, if animals are recumbent this may not be necessary. The aim should be to position the animal so that it can be shot accurately, and will be easily accessible for bleeding or pithing immediately after collapse. Animals can be confined within a small pen or behind a movable gate. Alternatively, the animal can be held with a halter. Individual pigs can be restrained by passing a rope noose around the upper jaw, behind the canine teeth: when the pig pulls back it will be in a position to be immediately stunned.