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by mict71
Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:55 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: need to build front half
Replies: 7
Views: 5075

Re: need to build front half

Also keep feeding up to show day
by mict71
Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: need to build front half
Replies: 7
Views: 5075

Re: need to build front half

It is a slow process. It is a gradual change. Start it slow and gradually increase it until you see results. Some pigs take alittle while to get used to eating it.
by mict71
Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:10 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: need to build front half
Replies: 7
Views: 5075

Re: need to build front half

I am not sure if there is anything that will specifically ad more muscle to just the front end. I think that is all genetics. What you could try is a product like depth charge from purina that will expand the ribs and make it look wider. Different bands have different products that do this also.
by mict71
Fri Dec 13, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Over Run Semen Quality
Replies: 9
Views: 24460

Re: Over Run Semen Quality

Meant wouldn't buy again
by mict71
Fri Dec 13, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Over Run Semen Quality
Replies: 9
Views: 24460

Re: Over Run Semen Quality

Generally believe that there is no difference between regular priced semen and overrun semen. I bred 7 sows this year all with overrun from 3 different studs, and they all took on the first try. Reputable studs know if they didn't semd good semen you would buy again.
by mict71
Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: How much paylean should I feed?
Replies: 7
Views: 5636

Re: How much paylean should I feed?

If you are worried about weight gain dont limit her eating. Give her all she will eat in 20 minutes. Some pigs take more than 6 pounds to gain. There are plenty of product you can use to shape your pigs when you get closer to your end weight goal. Easier to slow them down than make them grow
by mict71
Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:15 am
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: Sick pig **help please**
Replies: 2
Views: 3566

Re: Sick pig **help please**

When was the last time you wormed him. Also try using a different bedding. Could be allergic. With all those antibiotica i am wondering if it isnt one of those things.
by mict71
Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:57 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Feeding a 105 lb pig for show in mid Jan
Replies: 1
Views: 3031

Re: Feeding a 105 lb pig for show in mid Jan

I dont know lindner products, but my advice for you would be to feed him what he cleans up before the next feeding and keep him growing till you get closer to end goal weight. In my experience it is easier to hold if too heavy than put weight on if light.
by mict71
Wed Aug 21, 2019 5:43 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: pg 600, matrix and heat cycles
Replies: 4
Views: 3314

Re: pg 600, matrix and heat cycles

21 days is just the average cycle. I have had them cycle at 17 days or 24 days. You will have to watch. Best way is to monitor for a couple cycles
by mict71
Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Boar that will incrrease rate of gain
Replies: 0
Views: 14037

Boar that will incrrease rate of gain

I have a black exotic sow that was shown as a gilt and did quite well. Her offspring this past year all did extremely well including one champion. The problem is that at 7 months they all strugled to make our minimum weight of 240 no matter how hard we pushed. What i am looking for is a boar that wi...
by mict71
Mon May 13, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Heart Girth
Replies: 2
Views: 12050

Re: Heart Girth

I have used the washington state heart girth weight chart. It is fairly accuate + or - 5 pounds. Just make sure you dont pull too tight
by mict71
Sun Apr 21, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Rebreeding
Replies: 3
Views: 2969

Re: Rebreeding

No guarantee. If she has enough condition she could cycle on her own in those 2 weeks. Then she wouldn't cycle at 5 days
by mict71
Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:40 pm
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: New 19 feeds ?
Replies: 10
Views: 7224

Re: New 19 feeds ?

Thankyou.
by mict71
Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: eating dirt
Replies: 3
Views: 3161

Re: eating dirt

To me sounds like she has dead pigs in her. All you can really do is keep doing what your doing. This could take some time if she comes out of it. Just keep food with her and keep her hydrated. She is going to be a sick pig for awhile. When she does come out of it i am not sure she will be easy to g...
by mict71
Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: eating dirt
Replies: 3
Views: 3161

Re: eating dirt

To me sounds like she has dead pigs in her. All you can really do is keep doing what your doing. This could take some time if she comes out of it. Just keep food with her and keep her hydrated. She is going to be a sick pig for awhile. When she does come out of it i am not sure she will be easy to g...