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With the global expansion of pig production and the growing need for effective health monitoring, particularly in the context of infectious disease control programs, such as Aujeszky\u2019s disease and swine vesicular disease, the implementation of efficient and welfare\u2010conscious blood collection methods has become a priority. The selection of an appropriate venous access route is particularly critical due to the wide variation in pig size, age, and behavior, as well as the general resistance of adult pigs to human handling, which directly affects operator safety, procedural success, and animal welfare. Commonly employed sites include the jugular and ear veins, while alternative routes\u2014such as the cranial vena cava, orbital venous sinus, tail vessels, cephalic and femoral veins, percutaneous cardiac puncture, subcutaneous abdominal vein, and the mammary vein in lactating sows\u2014may be chosen according to the animal\u2019s physiological status and the specific purpose of sampling. Each technique presents distinct advantages and limitations in terms of vein visibility, obtainable blood volume, repeatability, restraint requirements, and potential welfare implications. Forced restraint, required for most methods, can induce substantial stress, alter biological parameters such as serum cortisol, and compromise both sample reliability and animal well\u2010being. While long\u2010term catheterization provides repeated access with minimal handling, its use is typically confined to research settings due to the need for anesthesia, surgical expertise, and individual housing. 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