Sow delivered early?

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Mightymac
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Sow delivered early?

Post by Mightymac » Wed Jan 01, 2020 8:49 am

I have a sow that farrowed 7 days early she has no signs of being ill and I’m positive of her due date just curious of any possible cause. Thanks

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Re: Sow delivered early?

Post by Pac » Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:13 pm

Not sure other than similar results are possible in humans. How were the piglets in terms of size and viability? What was the size of the litter?

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Re: Sow delivered early?

Post by Mightymac » Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:32 pm

PAC the 7 piglets looked to be normal size.

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Re: Sow delivered early?

Post by buckibri » Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:31 am

7 days early is possible but usually results in underdeveloped pigs that struggle to survive. I had a gilt once delivered at 109 days and was able to wean 4 of 7 born.

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