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by piggersinbend
Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: Oral BoSe? Hogdoc?
Replies: 2
Views: 4652

Oral BoSe? Hogdoc?

Hello,
I know there is a BoSe injection (1cc/40lbs.) but is it possible and/or effective to give an oral supplement? Selenium and Vitamin specifically. Would it have the same potential effect? Correction of weak pasterns due to selenium deficiency? Thanks!
by piggersinbend
Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Higher protein while holding??? KGB?
Replies: 1
Views: 1617

Higher protein while holding??? KGB?

Hello, Wondering about holding rations/feeds. As I compare brands available around here (Showrite, Purina, Linder) why is it that "holding agents" contain such high levels of protein? I hope this isn't a silly question… I would assume higher protein = more muscle. Muscle weighs more than f...
by piggersinbend
Fri May 15, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Sure Champ Question?
Replies: 6
Views: 2726

Sure Champ Question?

Hi, York/hamp cross barrow. Fair is 60+ days away so we have a good chunk of time. Heavily muscled, has been sick and gotten antibiotics, but still residual "lung issues" IMHO. Has lost appetite when sick and needs to catch up. Have never used Sure Champ… would adding this to feed benefit ...
by piggersinbend
Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Clint Medford Judge
Replies: 0
Views: 806

Clint Medford Judge

Does anyone know of Mr. Medford? What he looks for in a market hog?
by piggersinbend
Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Egg Shake for fat?
Replies: 0
Views: 1012

Egg Shake for fat?

Hi, We have a breeder gilt for fair that we are trying to get a good layer of fat on. She weighs 204. Fair is in 17 days. She is L-O-N-G, but VERY lean… I have heard about the Egg Shake and I have the recipe…wondering when to start feeding it and how often? She is currently getting 3lb. ShowRite (17...
by piggersinbend
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: ShowRite feed & HONOR Paylean
Replies: 0
Views: 976

ShowRite feed & HONOR Paylean

Hello -
Trying to get the right amount of Paylean with the feed we are using. Feeding ShowRite 17.5% protein feed (5-6lbs/d) and almost 21 days out to show. HONOR Paylean. Is it 2oz./day or per feeding? Thank you.