Matrix and PG 600

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Matrix and PG 600

Post by Horizon1010 » Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:32 am

This is my first time using matrix. I gave the last dose on 9/22 so today is the 6th day off and I am not seeing real strong signs of heat. Should I give PG600?

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Re: Matrix and PG 600

Post by Rway » Wed Sep 28, 2016 1:30 pm

I would. Generally when I Matrix a hog. I give a shot of PG600 on the last day.

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Re: Matrix and PG 600

Post by Horizon1010 » Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:10 pm

I had to order it and it will be here tomorrow. If they are showing signs of swelling should I still give it

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Re: Matrix and PG 600

Post by Norm » Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:52 pm

I'd keep heat checking, matrix label says 4 to 9 days to exhibit estrous. By giving the pg600 this late, you may delay her even further. Hormones are tricky things to play with when the timing is off.

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Re: Matrix and PG 600

Post by Horizon1010 » Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:45 am

Well I didn't give the PG600 and just kept checking them and so far not one has came in and today is the 12th day off matrix. I gave PG600 last night.

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Re: Matrix and PG 600

Post by Horizon1010 » Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:34 am

I forgot to give dose 14 to my sow last night and just realized it. Can i go ahead and give the pg600 today or did I royally screw up?

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Re: Matrix and PG 600

Post by Rway » Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:23 pm

I am not a medical person, but I have done that. I would follow up with the PG 600 and you should be good for a heat cycle in a few days. Do you have a boar that could help encourage a strong cycle?

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