Pig Snare

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Artifact Overview

Wire snares help restrain pigs for medical treatment. Veterinarians or their assistants maneuver the wire loop around the upper jaw behind the animal's canine teeth and then tighten the wire around its snout. With the pig sufficiently restrained, veterinarians can provide care for the animal.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Animal restraint

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.59.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Wire

Color

Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Dark gray

Dimensions

Height: 29 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 4 in

Pig Snare