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- Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:07 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: When would you purchase a pig for a show beginning the first of October
- Replies: 1
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Re: When would you purchase a pig for a show beginning the first of October
In general, depending on frame size and genetics, a showpig should be around 250lbs by 6 months of age. That should help you as a guide. It's important that you buy good show pig genetics and have a feed program in place to achieve those results. Our county fair is the first week in October and we b...
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:54 am
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Skin lesion? Scratch? (Help, new show mom!)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5622
Re: Skin lesion? Scratch? (Help, new show mom!)
Ivomec will work. Good luck!
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 7:16 pm
- Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
- Topic: Last minute help please...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10910
Re: Last minute help please...
45lbs in 21 days is not entirely unusual. I would imagine pulling the self feeder will help. I would also weigh at a couple different times in the day. You may have caught her tanked up on water.
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:41 am
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Skin lesion? Scratch? (Help, new show mom!)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5622
Re: Skin lesion? Scratch? (Help, new show mom!)
That looks like it could be the start of mites.They usually start on the belly and arm pit areas. The best thing we have used is Dectomax. It takes care of internal and external parasites. Your best bet is to give the shot. It's the most effective way to give the medicine. There is a product called ...
- Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:30 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: HELP hogdoc! Gilt had reaction to penicillin
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4926
Re: HELP hogdoc! Gilt had reaction to penicillin
How much did you OD by?
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:16 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: pre farrow vaccine question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3736
Re: pre farrow vaccine question
5 and 2.
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: antibiotic after farrowing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3991
Re: antibiotic after farrowing
Pen G, twice a day, 4-5 days.
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:05 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Swollen gland
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3202
Re: Swollen gland
the first question to ask...Is it an abscess? Is it a hernia? both common issues in this area.
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:04 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Fat Neck and Gut
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4131
Re: Fat Neck and Gut
Fitter 52 from Purina. Is fast acting and targets those areas. Check the posts from KGB about the feed recommendations.
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:05 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Sick pig - temp, vomitting, decreased appetite, lethargic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3618
Re: Sick pig - temp, vomitting, decreased appetite, lethargic
I would get a hold of your vet, especially so close to show, but draxxin and banamine might help.
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:36 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Need muscle on my gilt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7355
Re: Need muscle on my gilt
So Moorman's lean maximizer work's like this:
4.5g/ton = 2 ounces per day (1oz per feeeding)
9g/ton = 4 ounces per day (2oz per feeding)
using the cup method suggested would be way over feeding. Legally you need to be feeding at least 5 lbs of 16% or higher base feed. Good Luck!
4.5g/ton = 2 ounces per day (1oz per feeeding)
9g/ton = 4 ounces per day (2oz per feeding)
using the cup method suggested would be way over feeding. Legally you need to be feeding at least 5 lbs of 16% or higher base feed. Good Luck!
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 12:10 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: Newborn piglet issue with back legs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4871
Re: Newborn piglet issue with back legs
You can usually fix this. It's called spayed leg. Research online for exact instructions, but what you do is tie the 2 legs together with just enough give to allow some flexibility. This helps get the legs working together when they are standing and walking. We just had one this last litter and with...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:11 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Need muscle on my gilt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7355
Re: Need muscle on my gilt
Are you using the Morrmans Lean Maximizer paylean?
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:05 am
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Long Hair ????
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3677
Re: Long Hair ????
We usually clip the body at 5/8", the head at 3/8" and then blend into the body. On the legs we usually go over with a longer guard to neaten them up, but then blend them back into the body starting at the top of the leg into the shoulder and hams. If you've done it right it should look na...
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Need muscle on my gilt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7355
Re: Need muscle on my gilt
How much in weight is your cup? Which product are you using?