The easiest way to move large pigs, or small pigs who refuse to follow a food treat, is to use panels to block the way they are not to go. Therefore, be certain that human handlers watch how they are holding the panels. Solid pieces of plywood or plastic work well. Solid walls are a must, since the pig will not recognize an open, woven galvanized fence panel as a blockade and will continue to push against it. If handling a group of pigs, try to handle the most dominant pig first, since the other pigs will be more submissive when you get to them.
Pigs show little herding instinct.
When frightened, they may or may not scatter, so it is difficult to predict how the group will move about the room. As the group becomes more excited, there is an increased likelihood that a pig will run full tilt into one of the human handlers, or, attempt to root and throw a handler to the floor. If the group becomes excited because of your handling, leave the room and let things calm down before continuing with your job. You will only make matters worse if you continue to stress an already excited group of pigs. Pigs approach a sitting or kneeling person more readily than a person who is standing.