Swollen Hock on Show Barrow (HogDoc please help!)
Swollen Hock on Show Barrow (HogDoc please help!)
We have had this barrow since he has been little, and always been great structured and moves great. Now he is about 200 pounds and he has some swelling just below on his left rear hock it doesn't effect him at all, however I think he discounted in the show ring for it. When I feel it, it is hard, similar to a callas. We have been rubbing DMSO on it, however it has little effect. If anyone could give me tips or tricks to alleviate his swelling it would be awesome! Thank you guys!
Re: Swollen Hock on Show Barrow (HogDoc please help!)
30 cc nitrofurazone
10 cc dexamethazone
10cc DMSO
Rub on hocks twice a day for 5 days. 12 day withdrawal
10 cc dexamethazone
10cc DMSO
Rub on hocks twice a day for 5 days. 12 day withdrawal
Re: Swollen Hock on Show Barrow (HogDoc please help!)
Without seeing it I'm guessing but the way you describe it it may well be a callous. I'd make sure you are bedding him well so he isn't laying on dirt sand or concrete and if it is a callous it will go away.
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Re: Swollen Hock on Show Barrow (HogDoc please help!)
None of these drugs are labeled for swine and therefore illegal to be used without an extra-label prescription from your vet. And nitrofurazone is in a special list of drugs that are illegal for vets to Rx extra-labelly even - a drug that is never to be used in food animals. We need to remember that 4-H projects are still part of the pork production industry and we must follow all regulations to keep our food supply safe!Smoreno98 wrote:30 cc nitrofurazone
10 cc dexamethazone
10cc DMSO
Rub on hocks twice a day for 5 days. 12 day withdrawal
Re: Swollen Hock on Show Barrow (HogDoc please help!)
do you know how long dmso stays in a pig's system