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by eskinner45
Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: HELP hogdoc! Gilt had reaction to penicillin
Replies: 1
Views: 4919

HELP hogdoc! Gilt had reaction to penicillin

I had a mistake an overdosed a gilt with pigs on her with penicillin by quite a bit I’m not sure what I was thinking maybe lack of sleep or just pure stupidity but none the less she had an allergic reaction to it. She got a fever, puked, and defecated all over the place. It’s been almost 24 hours sh...
by eskinner45
Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Finishing the pig
Replies: 4
Views: 5042

Finishing the pig

We have a barrow who is weighing around 265 and I'd say he's probably just about rightfor fair except we are still 15 days out. I'm afraid if I feed him to much he'll end up getting way to fat and paylean I think will tighten him up. If I try to cut him way down I think he's going to lose his full a...
by eskinner45
Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Steve Sell, Midwest Genetics???
Replies: 1
Views: 3213

Steve Sell, Midwest Genetics???

I am interested in trying to get ahold of a pig or two from Steve Sell for next August show. I have looked around, but I cannot figure out how to get ahold of him. He has no website and he doesn't use his Facebook page from what I have noticed. If anyone has any suggestions at all it would be much a...
by eskinner45
Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Which boar???????
Replies: 1
Views: 2599

Which boar???????

So I have sow that's pretty soft made she not really extreme in terms of muscle or bone and I think she falls away in her front 1/3. So what I'm wondering from everyone's experience what boat is going to add bone, muscle, elevate her front 1/3, and keep those pigs walking smooth as a cat? Any and al...
by eskinner45
Sat May 28, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Canon Genetic Edge???
Replies: 0
Views: 1646

Canon Genetic Edge???

I was wondering what everyone thinks of this boar and what kind of sow he would look best on?
by eskinner45
Sat May 28, 2016 8:36 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: How many litters per sow
Replies: 1
Views: 1784

How many litters per sow

I was just curios as to how many litters most of you guys let your sows have before you cull them out?
by eskinner45
Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: What boar is gonna make taller fronted heavier bones pigs????
Replies: 3
Views: 3099

What boar is gonna make taller fronted heavier bones pigs????

I am getting ready to breed sows here and I am goona try to keep some females out of one of these litters but the one thing my pigs are really missing is the taller front and the heavy bone I have plenty of muscle just not enough bone underneath them what boar is gonna do that for me plus make reall...
by eskinner45
Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Tall fronted heavy boned boar??????
Replies: 1
Views: 2005

Tall fronted heavy boned boar??????

I am getting ready to breed sows here and I am goona try to keep some females out of one of these litters but the one thing my pigs are really missing is the taller front and the heavy bone I have plenty of muscle just not enough bone underneath them what boar is gonna do that for me plus make reall...
by eskinner45
Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: What breed!?!?!?
Replies: 2
Views: 2160

What breed!?!?!?

So I raise crossbreds but I'm looking to raise something purebred, but the question is what's the best breed to get started in? Lots of input would be much appreciated I love hearing what other people think.
by eskinner45
Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Starter Program?
Replies: 2
Views: 2060

Starter Program?

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good program for just weaned pigs. I prefer pellets because I don't have a grinder or anyone to grind small quantities of feed for me. I see Moorman's have a program. I have access to Moorman's, Purina, and Sunglo products, but what is going to be ...
by eskinner45
Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:08 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Sow Feed?
Replies: 0
Views: 2386

Sow Feed?

What is going to be the best company to use for my base mix in my sow gestation and lactation feed?
by eskinner45
Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:05 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Best Watering System?
Replies: 10
Views: 6135

Best Watering System?

I raise pigs on dirt lots i was wondering what is the best watering system to get that won't freeze up on those negative 20 degree days.
by eskinner45
Wed Aug 12, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Moorman's, Purina, or Sunglo?????
Replies: 18
Views: 26534

Moorman's, Purina, or Sunglo?????

As far as a complete feed what's going to be best? Money is no problem I have access to purina, moorman's, and sunglo products possibly others too. Which am I going to have best success with for 75 to show? Also who has the best starter program?
by eskinner45
Wed Aug 12, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Matrix in sows?????
Replies: 2
Views: 2183

Re: Matrix in sows?????

Do sows cycle the same as gilts about 5-9 days after? You also breed sows at 24 and 36 hours correct?
by eskinner45
Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Matrix in sows?????
Replies: 2
Views: 2183

Matrix in sows?????

Does matrix work on sows? Do you have to know their heat cycle to know when to give it to them or anything like that or can you nust start open sows on it whenever and it should work?