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by ddwil
Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:21 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: pg 600, matrix and heat cycles
Replies: 4
Views: 3271

Re: pg 600, matrix and heat cycles

Thank you
by ddwil
Mon Aug 19, 2019 4:05 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: pg 600, matrix and heat cycles
Replies: 4
Views: 3271

pg 600, matrix and heat cycles

Ok, I have a few questions regarding the use of PG 600, matrix and when gilts and sows come into standing heat. I have young gilts that have not had any heat cycles and want to give them PG 600 to start their heat cycles. So after I give them a shot of PG 600, how many days after the shot will they ...
by ddwil
Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: need to gain 1 lb or less
Replies: 1
Views: 2463

need to gain 1 lb or less

KGB, I have a barrow weighing 246 with 15 days to go until weigh in and want him to gain 1 lb per day(less than that would be best) for the next 11 days, and then the week of weigh in add paylean to his ration. My target weight at weigh in is 265 and I am figuring on somewhere around 7-8 pounds of s...
by ddwil
Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: 15 days til show need help holding
Replies: 0
Views: 5482

15 days til show need help holding

I have 15 days until weigh in and need help with holding a pig. He is needing more width to his top and to be more expressive overall in his top as well. He also needs more rib and lower third fill. He is at 260 and need him to be at 280ish when we put him on the trailer so that he can weigh in at a...
by ddwil
Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: kgb-two different feeding situations
Replies: 1
Views: 2480

kgb-two different feeding situations

KGB- I have two different situations to ask about, one is a barrow that I am feeding 2 1/2 lbs of Fitter 52, and 2 1/2 lbs of champion drive per day to try to add more top shape. He has good mass now, but now needs to be more crisp in his top and keep his mass and cleanliness to his front end. Will ...
by ddwil
Sun May 26, 2019 12:26 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: making pigs dense
Replies: 1
Views: 1758

making pigs dense

i keep hearing the saying the "pigs need to be more dense". I am just wanting to know what this exactly means and how do you or can you make them more dense by how you feed them
by ddwil
Mon May 13, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: IN THE SHOW RING
Topic: non oil skin and hair conditioner
Replies: 7
Views: 23639

non oil skin and hair conditioner

looking for a hair and skin conditioner product that doesn't contain oil that I can use all the time and works well?
by ddwil
Wed May 08, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: respiratory congestion
Replies: 5
Views: 4800

Re: respiratory congestion

treated him with nuflor twice with 1 cc each time, 48 hours apart last week, made a difference in some of the congestion and "gunk" around his eyes but still doesn't sound like he is breathing right and still not eating like he should. What can or should I do now?
by ddwil
Mon May 06, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: feeding powerfill and 719
Replies: 5
Views: 3551

Re: feeding powerfill and 719

so what would you recommend to keep them at about 1lb a day for a two to three weeks and keep fat cover and their muscle
by ddwil
Mon May 06, 2019 7:15 am
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: respiratory congestion
Replies: 5
Views: 4800

Re: respiratory congestion

thank you
by ddwil
Sun May 05, 2019 9:26 pm
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: feeding powerfill and 719
Replies: 5
Views: 3551

feeding powerfill and 719

KGB, I am wanting to slow a couple down and want to feed them 1lb of 719, 1 lb of powerfill, and 1 lb of steam rolled oats for a total of 3 lbs per head per day. My questions are two fold, one how much will they gain on this diet, and two how fat will they get on this diet? Thank you
by ddwil
Wed May 01, 2019 5:54 am
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: respiratory congestion
Replies: 5
Views: 4800

respiratory congestion

I have a pig that is about 35 lbs and has a congested, crackiling sound to him when he breaths, he is not thumping yet though. WHat is the recommended treatment for this to get it wiped out quickly
by ddwil
Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:24 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: duroc barrow or gilt
Replies: 1
Views: 1884

duroc barrow or gilt

I am looking for a really good February born Duroc barrow or gilt before the end of April
by ddwil
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:44 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: probiotics pros and cons do they help with weight gain
Replies: 7
Views: 6788

Re: probiotics pros and cons do they help with weight gain

Hog Doc, I am looking at using your Tru Glo, and have a few questions regarding using it for my pigs overall gut health on an everyday basis. One, am I reading it right, does it contain both prebiotics and probiotics? Two, does it contain anything for structural integrity, hoof and foot health? and ...
by ddwil
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:01 pm
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: worming weaned pigs
Replies: 2
Views: 2342

worming weaned pigs

when is the best time to worm pigs after weaning, and what is the best wormer to use?