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- Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: HELP hogdoc! Gilt had reaction to penicillin
- Replies: 1
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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...
- Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:14 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Finishing the pig
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5079
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...
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:07 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Steve Sell, Midwest Genetics???
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3219
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...
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:24 am
- Forum: BOARS
- Topic: Which boar???????
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2600
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...
- Sat May 28, 2016 10:48 am
- Forum: BOARS
- Topic: Canon Genetic Edge???
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1648
Canon Genetic Edge???
I was wondering what everyone thinks of this boar and what kind of sow he would look best on?
- Sat May 28, 2016 8:36 am
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: How many litters per sow
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1785
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?
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:34 am
- Forum: BOARS
- Topic: What boar is gonna make taller fronted heavier bones pigs????
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3105
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...
- 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...
- Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:49 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: What breed!?!?!?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2168
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.
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:14 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Starter Program?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2065
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 ...
Sow Feed?
What is going to be the best company to use for my base mix in my sow gestation and lactation feed?
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:05 am
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Best Watering System?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6153
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.
- Wed Aug 12, 2015 5:39 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Moorman's, Purina, or Sunglo?????
- Replies: 18
- Views: 26901
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?
- Wed Aug 12, 2015 5:33 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: Matrix in sows?????
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2197
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?
- Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:27 am
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: Matrix in sows?????
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2197
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?