nasty mom
Re: nasty mom
If she is still farrowing, pull the pigs away as she farrows and give Banamine-S, 10 cc i.m. She should relax with some udder massage to stimulate oxytocin release and accept them after she is done. The Banamine-S relieves pain associated with uterine contractions (at least that's what we think) which makes them savage their pigs. Some tranquilize with Acepromazine but there is a risk of making the unborn sluggish.
Re: nasty mom
we think she done but still snaping at them
Re: nasty mom
Duct tape sow around snout.
It still allows sow to drink and will fall off in 24 hrs, usually sow has chilled by then.
i know it sounds cruel, but better than losing piglets.
It still allows sow to drink and will fall off in 24 hrs, usually sow has chilled by then.
i know it sounds cruel, but better than losing piglets.
Re: nasty mom
she has calmed down she seems to be doing a good job with them now