What's Wrong?

[GrubaughSG]

I have a Gilt that is due today. She never came back in heat and got a very positive read on the preg tone. The problem is she is not showing much at all. We moved her into the crate and her belly dropped a couple inches and her teats started to puff up. Now nothing. Teats stopped dropping and no progress is being made? Did she abort the litter mid term and is carrying them full term or what? Anyone else have similar stories or know what is going on? Thanks

[KellyKidShowPigs]

I'm going through the exact same thing as you! I will follow along in hopes of some kind of answers!

[Norm]

Have had this happen to me, heard of it from some other folks as well. Some gilts show little to no signs, need to be induced to get them out. Some end up not being pregnant, or litters of still borns. Theories I've heard are PRRS, mycotoxins, vaccination programs, or just plain bad luck. Not every one will do it, that's the frustrating part. Ultrasound would have helped, but not everyone has access. Best of luck to you.

[GrubaughSG]

Just to follow up, thank you for the answers. We induced last night and even though she went over a couple days she ended up having 7 babies. All were pretty small but are healthy.