Boar not eating

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Flivvers
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Boar not eating

Post by Flivvers » Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:42 pm

I have a boar who up until a week ago was eating like normal. The past few days he walks up to the food and pick but wont eat much. He is drinking. Could he have an ulcer? Should I give antibiotics? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks

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Re: Boar not eating

Post by BerkBabe » Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:43 am

Hi there - can you provide more information on your boar? Is he acting lethargic at all? How is his poop? When is the last time he was dewormed? How old is he? Is there an in-heat female near-by?

When I've had suspected ulcer cases, the pig would throw-up and not eat much, and act lethargic (still kept up with the herd, but you could tell it didn't feel well).

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Re: Boar not eating

Post by bcbully » Thu Apr 18, 2019 4:15 pm

What's his temp?
Brian

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