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by pigpeople
Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: Medicator help
Replies: 1
Views: 1674

Medicator help

Hi everyone!
What kind of medicator (brand/model?) would you recommend for a wean to finish show barn with 30-40 pigs (at weaning) and 12 for keepers?
Thank you!
by pigpeople
Thu Mar 07, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: strep vaccine?
Replies: 1
Views: 1935

strep vaccine?

when a pig is vaccinated for "strep"... is this the joint vaccine? Thanks everyone! :D
by pigpeople
Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:48 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Dextrose use vs. Electrolytes at show
Replies: 1
Views: 3416

Dextrose use vs. Electrolytes at show

Does anybody have experience using dextrose for muscle pop at a show? How is it different than using electrolytes? Any thoughts would be appreciated!
by pigpeople
Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Swell
Replies: 1
Views: 3071

Re: Swell

Following the directions on the label we have found that it does work well. It is an interesting product as it forms a gel... have not had problems with it but could see it possibly upsetting some.
by pigpeople
Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Calming: Melatonin Valerian Root 5HTP?
Replies: 0
Views: 3320

Calming: Melatonin Valerian Root 5HTP?

There is a thread on here that mentions this formula from VooDoo feeder using the combination of melatonin, Valerian Root, 5HTP and even Thiamin (Vit. B) for a calming formula. Does anybody have experience with this? We have a duroc that is a little jumpy when walking - her dad was a carrier so not ...
by pigpeople
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Changing protein levels throughout growth
Replies: 6
Views: 6243

Re: Changing protein levels throughout growth

Thanks KGB! Those calculations make sense and are very helpful. But why would a breeder constantly be changing the protein % in a line of feed? Just using the protein as the base for changing the % lysine as in energy? Does this keep them fresher looking? Affect growth?
by pigpeople
Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Changing protein levels throughout growth
Replies: 6
Views: 6243

Changing protein levels throughout growth

I am trying to figure out something. There are breeders (successful breeders) that feed with a technique of what amounts to changing to protein level of the feed almost every 1-2 weeks. They feed Moormans. Usually all high fat. I *think* the reason is as the pig changes on the higher protein (more m...
by pigpeople
Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Percent protein for gestation/lactation
Replies: 2
Views: 2293

Percent protein for gestation/lactation

Hi everyone - what % protein are you all using for gestation? Do you increase your protein after farrowing for lactation? Just trying to get an idea of the average.
Thanks!
by pigpeople
Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Sow Nutritional Requirements
Replies: 0
Views: 2290

Sow Nutritional Requirements

Hi everyone, Not sure who would have the most information about this, but just trying to learn more. Can someone explain the nutritional needs of a breeding herd? I know most sow feeds are of lower protein (we feed 14.1% with 3.5% fat and .75% lysine). Our herd just seems like they are SO HUNGRY! We...
by pigpeople
Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Water and Diarrhea at show
Replies: 11
Views: 6427

Re: Water and Diarrhea at show

We always use a water filter. Just an RV water filter ($30) and rarely have any problems.
by pigpeople
Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:02 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Farrowsure Gold Timing..Dr. Amy? Hogdoc?
Replies: 2
Views: 2923

Re: Farrowsure Gold Timing..Dr. Amy? Hogdoc?

Thank you HogDoc!
by pigpeople
Thu Oct 19, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: gilts swelling
Replies: 11
Views: 9194

Re: gilts swelling

MarkFrankPigs, you have a confirmed bred gilt that stood for a boar initially? We have a gilt that stood for a boar (fence line contact) today that I would have sworn we caught and had bred. This is day 19 since breeding - you are giving me hope! Anyone else out there? :lol:
by pigpeople
Thu Oct 19, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Farrowsure Gold Timing..Dr. Amy? Hogdoc?
Replies: 2
Views: 2923

Farrowsure Gold Timing..Dr. Amy? Hogdoc?

Hi, I have a few new gilts that I acquired. They are due to be bred; 2 within the next week and one in the next 2 weeks. I haven't given pre farrow shots as I just got them. Farrowsure Gold is shipped and will be here tomorrow. Do I give them a shot pre-breeding even though it is not in the recommen...
by pigpeople
Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Pig eats but doesnt gain
Replies: 4
Views: 3338

Re: Pig eats but doesnt gain

Have you checked a temperature?
by pigpeople
Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Feeding paylean
Replies: 4
Views: 2944

Re: Feeding paylean

Be sure to feed along with fat.... works wonderful with their Full Figure fat