Pigs on concrete getting sores on legs
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Pigs on concrete getting sores on legs
My family has just recently poured concrete in our show barn. The three barrows that are in the pen with concrete are all getting rub spot/sores on their legs. They are located at the knee, sides of the legs, and back of the cannon bone. I am pretty sure that these sores are being cause by the concrete as they did not appear while the pigs were on dirt. Is there anything that I can to to prevent and threat these sores? We are a month away from the show. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Re: Pigs on concrete getting sores on legs
You need to cover the concrete with shavings. They need as much as you can use. I lined the bottom 18 inches of our pens with felt or rubber so that the shavings do not fall out and I can put a lot of shavings. I would say at least put 8 to 10 inches of shavings in their pens. Then I would add a couple of fresh bags every couple of weeks.