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dosing pigs

masterblaster2 · 2010-02-28 15:46:56

i have a couple of pigs they are due a worm dose i was wondering what would be the best dose for them and also i have about ten ewes but one of them aborted last week would it be better to get rid of her or could i breed off her again thanks

28-02-2010 3:46pm

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masterblaster2

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i have a couple of pigs they are due a worm dose i was wondering what would be the best dose for them and also i have about ten ewes but one of them aborted last week would it be better to get rid of her or could i breed off her again thanks

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#2 01-03-2010 4:22pm

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They will need a worm dose once a year like cattle.something like ivormec to cover tape worms and lice.
Also if a sow is going to have piglets you should vacineate sow for erysipalus 2 weeks before she gives birth.
Young pigs dont need any dose.

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