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by mjw1980
Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: 33 days until weigh in
Replies: 2
Views: 1820

Re: 33 days until weigh in

When you start feeding the supplements don't omit the base feed. When you say add as much weight as you can. What is the pigs frame like. There are some pigs that should not be a heavy weight or some pigs that don't need to be a light weight. You need to make sure you find the proper finishing weigh...
by mjw1980
Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: Drooling
Replies: 1
Views: 1668

Re: Drooling

I would think that maybe he was stung in the mouth by a bee or wasp. I was thinking that before you said that there were bees around. I would give him some Benadryl and see if that helps.
by mjw1980
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Attitude adjustment or Destress
Replies: 1
Views: 11375

Re: Attitude adjustment or Destress

I am sorry I have never used either. I know people who have used Melatonin with good success.
by mjw1980
Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:04 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Hand feeding
Replies: 3
Views: 2309

Re: Hand feeding

That all depends on the pig. Some pigs grow to quick on full feed and they become tight and lose some of their mobility. This can lead to joint issues. A general rule is between 125 and 150. I have had to start hand feeding at 115 because of growth.
by mjw1980
Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: HEALTH
Topic: Castration problem
Replies: 4
Views: 2930

Re: Castration problem

Call you local County FFA or 4H agent and see if there are any other vets in the area who can do this. If the pig is not worth the $200 then I would say feed him out.
by mjw1980
Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:46 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Pig losing freshness
Replies: 5
Views: 3496

Re: Pig losing freshness

If you are holding then you need to make sure and feed a complete holding ration. There are feeds like Power Fill that have all the nutrients they need in less of a ration. I am sure Lindners has one too. Base feed does not have all the nutrients one needs unless it is fed in a sufficient quantity p...
by mjw1980
Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Pig losing freshness
Replies: 5
Views: 3496

Re: Pig losing freshness

Got a couple of questions. How old is the barrow and what does he weigh. If I had to make a recommendation now I would say you probably need to give him some more base feed. I think you are feeding things that you should look at feeding closer to the end. You want to make sure that you are ready for...
by mjw1980
Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:29 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Picking a Show Pig
Replies: 1
Views: 2231

Re: Picking a Show Pig

You did a very good job. There are never enough good resources in helping people pick a good sound pig.
by mjw1980
Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:58 am
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: Pork taste Fishy tasting Bacon/Ham
Replies: 2
Views: 5429

Re: Pork taste Fishy tasting Bacon/Ham

I agree with BerkBabe. Cured bacon and ham that comes from a processor has a different flavor than the stuff you buy from the store. I like it but my wife said that that bacon tasted like it was bad. She has never had fresh bacon before and just does not like the flavor of the bacon or sausage. Fish...
by mjw1980
Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: 40 days to show, need weight gain
Replies: 1
Views: 1723

Re: 40 days to show, need weight gain

You need to up the feed intake. 3lbs of complete feed should result in 1lb of weight. The oat groats are not really adding to weight gain. Take them away and replace with feed. At this point I would be asking what the minimum weight is and ensure you make that. So I would feed 1.5lbs of each feed fo...
by mjw1980
Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: How to feed oats
Replies: 4
Views: 18629

Re: How to feed oats

I feed them to do what KGB suggested. They do increase the particle size of the diet and offer "oat fiber" that is good stuff for the digestive tract. If your pig is always hungry you can add some oats to the diet to help the pig feel full. This can help with attitude when you are working ...
by mjw1980
Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:55 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Feeding out Duroc
Replies: 3
Views: 2438

Re: Feeding out Duroc

Cut out the show feed and get low protein hog feed. Also you can mix in some extra corn.
by mjw1980
Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: SHOWDAY Feeding Program
Replies: 2
Views: 13138

Re: SHOWDAY Feeding Program

Well you have it planned out pretty well. One thing to think of is at a show there are a lot of noises and lights and things that the pig may or may not have been exposed too. They may not eat or drink as you plan. Also I would suggest bringing water from home. This eliminates just 1 factor that cou...
by mjw1980
Mon Jan 14, 2019 7:50 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Help
Replies: 3
Views: 12802

Re: Help

If you have drug testing you need to make sure and get with your vet ASAP so you get can vet approved medications. Since it is so close to the show if your vet has not approved or administered these drugs then you can test hot and get thrown out and banned.
by mjw1980
Wed Dec 19, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: IN THE SHOW RING
Topic: Separation Anxiety
Replies: 3
Views: 13458

Re: Separation Anxiety

I agree with the suggestion above. We had this last year. We would walk them together and then gradually start trying to split them up. It took a week or two to break this habit. Stay calm and keep working. Also to help distract her use treats. We would use marshmallows and she would start following...