worming a pregnant gilt

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worming a pregnant gilt

Post by kat3311 » Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:26 pm

dear showpig,
I have a pregnant gilt due in august. Is there a specific time I should worm her? Any tips are appreciated.
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Re: worming a pregnant gilt

Post by BerkBabe » Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:33 pm

You should deworm at least 2 weeks before she farrows.

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Re: worming a pregnant gilt

Post by kat3311 » Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:32 am

thanks berk babe :D
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Re: worming a pregnant gilt

Post by Teddyballgame047 » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:36 am

What do yall use? Ivomec injection or safegard paste?

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Re: worming a pregnant gilt

Post by BerkBabe » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:54 pm

I mostly use the Ivomec injection, but sometimes I'll do the Safeguard mix in their feed.

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