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by bcbully
Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Dex and tests
Replies: 4
Views: 4198

Re: Dex and tests

Dex is an 8 day withdraw. Since Dex is a prescription drug, and I'm guessing you got it with a vet script, you may want to ask the show about it, prescribed by a licensed vet.
by bcbully
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Rebreeding
Replies: 4
Views: 3353

Re: Rebreeding

We have had sows that scarred up so much that you couldn't get an AI rod past the scars.
by bcbully
Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:44 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Gilt in heat
Replies: 1
Views: 2384

Re: Gilt in heat

Gilts standing estrus usually lasts about 48 hours.
by bcbully
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Which Duroc boar
Replies: 1
Views: 10020

Re: Which Duroc boar

Brake Check did that for us.
by bcbully
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: York Boar for Crossbred
Replies: 1
Views: 9815

Re: York Boar for Crossbred

Would need to know strengths and weaknesses of the crossbred female.
by bcbully
Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:52 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Feeding starter
Replies: 6
Views: 3494

Re: Feeding starter

Lots of good breeders in Calif:

Just a few

Ottenwalter
Small Town
No Limit
WD Swine
by bcbully
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:05 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Paylean
Replies: 13
Views: 11729

Re: Paylean

We typically only use Paylean the last two weeks maybe 18 days. You have time to evaluate and make the decision later.
by bcbully
Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: KGB-Manufactured date??
Replies: 3
Views: 2398

Re: KGB-Manufactured date??

I copied an old post from KGB. Here's how you convert the manufacture date code: "Check the date code. It is on the side of the bucket and should look something like D12852A. That code is an example. The last number on the right is the year 2 = 2012). The 3 numbers justbto the left of that is t...
by bcbully
Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:15 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Paylean
Replies: 13
Views: 11729

Re: Paylean

i had intentions of finishing my daughters 4h pigs, on a paylean enriched feed. She is going to finish on the extreme high end with her pigs and may risk going over weight. Would it be best to scrap the feed we already bought with paylean in it (250#) to not risk finishing over weight ? This would ...
by bcbully
Wed Jun 05, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Paylean
Replies: 13
Views: 11729

Re: Paylean

Paylean® delivers up to 20.6 percent increased average daily gain (ADG) and up to 15.2% in improved feed efficiency (FE). Because the present formula to calculate the lean gain index in swine derby shows places a significant value on ADG, a Paylean® advantage may be noted in derby shows. Also a feed...
by bcbully
Fri May 31, 2019 3:23 pm
Forum: IN THE SHOW RING
Topic: non oil skin and hair conditioner
Replies: 7
Views: 23587

Re: non oil skin and hair conditioner

I believe Weaver Hide Lotion is oil free
by bcbully
Fri May 31, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Moderate Duroc
Replies: 2
Views: 11178

Re: Moderate Duroc

Crossroads and Chad Hill have large Duroc studs, they should have a boar that will work for you.

https://crossroadsgenetics.com/sire-sta ... ent-sires/

https://www.chadhilldurocs.com/new_boar_page.html
by bcbully
Wed May 29, 2019 11:41 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: supplement help
Replies: 6
Views: 4456

Re: supplement help

Devon.behmer - To increase muscle and trim some fat,feed 1 to 2 lbs a day of the Fitter 35 plus your show feed. You should post in the Purina Hot Spot forum so you can get answer from the expert Dr Burgoon.
by bcbully
Tue May 21, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Blue Wahoo
Replies: 2
Views: 11173

Re: Blue Wahoo

I would call Dion at Desert Show Pigs. I'm sure he has used him.
by bcbully
Tue May 21, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: supplement help
Replies: 6
Views: 4456

Re: supplement help

I won't be out there on the 2nd after all.