Individual Sow TreatmentsIndividual Sow Treatments13th Discover Conference on Food Animal 3 sco e Co e e ce o ood a
Agriculture: Sow Productive LifetimeThe Brown County Inn Nashville, Indiana
September 9-12 2007September 9 12, 2007
Dr Pa l YeskeDr. Paul YeskeSwine Vet Center, P.A.
St. Peter, MN USA
Swine Vet Center Swine Vet Center Veterinary ConsultantsVeterinary Consultants
Darwin Reicks
Tim Loula
Paul Yeske
Jeff Feder
Mike Eisenmenger
Ross Kiehne
Brad Leuwerke
LauraBruner
Swine Vet CenterSwine Vet CenterSt. Peter, Minnesota
Individual Sow TreatmentsIndividual Sow Treatments
• Defining the problemDefining the problem• What to look for
H t t t i l• How to treat animals• Specific treatments• Vaccination (prevention)• CullingCulling• Euthanasia
Sow Mortality Death SpiralToo many sows fall out and/or die
Need more replacements, so up selection raterate
Bring in marginal animals and keep oldBring in marginal animals and keep old sows
Death loss increases
Repeat the above
RetentionRetention
Average Target
30
Average Target
15
20
25
5
10
15
0
Gilts not farrowing P1 not making P2 P2 not making P3
CalculationCalculation
• Using PigCHAMPUsing PigCHAMP• Use a Parity Distribution
O– One year– Broken out 0..6,7+
• Gilts removed + Died / Gilts entered• P1’s culled + Died / P1’s Farrowed• P2’s culled + Died / P2’s Farrowed
Percent by Parity at 90% Retention to all Parities30
15
20
25
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Percent by Parity at 80% Retention to all Parities
00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7+Parity
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Perc
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00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7+
Parity
Retention Rate by Parity
Retention Rate for 2 sow FarmsRetention Rate by Parity
92% 89% 93% 89% 87%81%
69%70%80%90%
100%
51%
20%30%40%50%60%
Perc
ent
0%10%20%
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7+Parity
Retention Rate by Parity
82% 86% 90% 86%75%
67% 67%70%80%90%
100% Retention Rate
20%30%40%50%60%70%
Perc
ent
0%10%20%
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7+Parity
Early DetectionEarly Detection
• #1 Key to successful treatment outcome#1 Key to successful treatment outcome– If you are late to begin treatment, success of
treatment will be marginaltreatment will be marginal– Timing is everything
Sow ObservationsSow Observations• Devote the time to
the jobthe job– Take your time
Walk slowly– Walk slowly– Look them all over
carefullycarefully– Be prepared to stop
and look over individuals
– Keep your mind on your task (don’t worryyour task (don’t worry about the rest of the day)
Physical ExamPhysical Exam• Difficult to doDifficult to do
in cratesG–Get her out of the crate
–Observe her walkingwalking
Physical ExamTh tThermometer:
• Bring a thermometer with youBring a thermometer with you• Animals with an infection will
often have an elevated body ytemperature
• The average temperature for g pa pig is 102.5° F– Temperatures over 104°F need
iattention
DiagnosisDiagnosis• Putting the pieces together
P bl ill b i th 7 t i• Problems will be in these 7 categories1. Management2 Digestive2. Digestive 3. Respiratory 4 Reproductive4. Reproductive 5. Mammary 6. Lameness7. CNS (central nervous system)
Sow Observations
ManagementFresh waterFresh feed
Good quality feedCorrect environment
Fix water supplyClean out feederRelay feed quality
concerns to manager
LamenessCracked hooves
Swollen legs / jointsWounds
Favoring one leg
TreatTrim long hoovesKick out if severe
Did the sow get up? Did the sow start eating?Are the pigs full bellied?
No
DigestivePale
ConstipatedDiarrhea (bloody?)
TreatWalk around
Kick out if severe
Yes
Sow is OK
TreatCheck environment
Kick out?
RespiratoryBreathing hard / fast
CoughSnotty nose
Fever
Sow is OK
eatm
ent S
heet
ReproductiveDischarge
Pushing / StrainingRed, bulging eyes
Fever
Retained pig? (sleeve)Treat
Mammary Big hungry pigs
See
Tre
MammaryUnderline hard
SwollenRed, Hot
Gaunt, skinny litterFever (+ / -)
Big, hungry pigsOxytocin
WalkTreat
PRINTCNS
UncoordinatedHead tilting
Bumps and scrapesEyes can't focus
TreatKick out
ManagementManagement
• Does the sow haveDoes the sow have everything she needs to do well?– Good water– Good feed– Good environment
• She is totally d d t !dependent on us!
WaterWater• Water is a basic need
– Plentiful• Flow rate - Running at 1-2
cups per 15 seconds (1-2 p p (quarts per minute)
• Pressure – not so high it’s spraying all overp y g
– Pressure regulator set at <10 psi
– QualityQuality• No odor • No discoloration
Quality FeedQuality Feed
• Watch for:Watch for:– Bad smell– Discoloration– Particle size too fine
Check BinsCheck Bins
• Bins should be routinely checked for build upsBins should be routinely checked for build ups
Decisions / Prognosis…gQuestions you need to ask yourself when finding a sick / injured sow
• How likely is she to respond?respond?
• If you do believe she will respond howwill respond, how long do you believe the treatment will take?
Decisions / Prognosis…gQuestions you need to ask yourself when finding a sick / injured sow
• If you don’t think she’s• If you don t think she s going to get better, do you think she’s going to make it onto the cull truck?
• If not, she’ll need to be humanely destroyed y yright away
Sow TreatmentsSow Treatments
C d f• Come prepared for most anything you find– If you see it, you canIf you see it, you can
deal with it and not forget about it laterReduces chance of– Reduces chance of treating inappropriately because you don’tbecause you don’t have the correct supplies
Treatment Kit• Have supplies in a tote or
utility beltutility belt• Bring things that you need:
– Thermometer– Medications– Syringe Two types of treatment kits– Extra needles– Container to place used
needles
Two types of treatment kits
needles– Marking chalk/Paint stick– PenPen– Sow treat sheet
How to Get it DoneHow to Get it Done
• Injection sitesInjection sites– Neck
• (best for treatment due to higher volumes of• (best for treatment due to higher volumes of injection)
Injections: I l I j i (IM)Intramuscular Injections (IM)• Most Injectable treatmentsMost Injectable treatments
on the sow farm are given intramuscularly
• Give all intramuscular injections in the neck
Injections:A Gi A O TiAmount Given At One Time• Never give more thanNever give more than
10 cc’s in one injection site
• If you’re giving them more than 10 cc’s, inject them twice at separate locations
Injections:P l S fPersonal Safety• Injections do cause pain and
ill jsows will jump• Before giving an injection
make sure the sow or gilt is t distanding
• Never reach in farther than your elbow when giving a treatment or vaccination in atreatment or vaccination in a crate – This could leave you with a
smashed hand/arm if you’resmashed hand/arm if you re unprepared
– Ask your supervisor for recommendations about how to give injections safelygive injections safely
Injections:K S i A d N dl ClKeep Syringes And Needles Clean
Infection caused by poor sanitation
TreatmentTreatment
• Injection materialsInjection materials– Nylon syringes work well
• Durable and easy to clean• Durable and easy to clean– Needle size
• 16 x 1-1/2”16 x 1 1/2 • Ensures intramuscular injection• Reduces amount of leak back material
Syringes:Cleaning And Care
• Syringes should be kept clean
Wh fi i h d ith– When finished with them, rinse with warm water
– For vaccine syringes, rinse with sterile water
– Store in a clean andStore in a clean and dry environment
• Replace rubber seals d das needed
Needles:G l G id liGeneral Guidelines• Never use bent needles
– They can break off under the skin• Carry extra needles with you• Check needles for burrs by sliding the Bent needlesy g
needle over the back of your finger– If you feel a sharp edge it has a burr,
discard the needle and do not use it K th dl l d h• Keep the needles clean and change needles periodically– At least every 10 animals
Burr
Needle DisposalNeedle Disposal• Dispose of used
needles properly– Put them into a sharps
container– Do not throw them
onto the floor• Animals might lick
them upthem up– Do not throw them
into the pitsinto the pits• May end up in the field
Sow Treatment Sheet
• Most facilities have a list of veterinarianlist of veterinarian recommended drugs to use for various
blproblems– Some are small and
laminated so you canlaminated so you can carry them with you
• Follow the directions thi li t t d t ion this list to determine
what to treat your animals with
Drug Withdrawals• Most drugs and vaccines have
withdrawalswithdrawals– Cull sows have the highest incidence of drug
residue problems and are the most frequentlyresidue problems and are the most frequently tested animals at the slaughterhouse
– Withdrawal times are different for each drugg
Drug WithdrawalsWithdrawal Times: Injectable Medications
Brand Name Ingredient Manufacturer Target Use Dose US Withdrawal Japanese WD New WithdrawalDexamethasone dexamethasone any brand N, GF 2mg/ml not registered 14 daysExcede Excede: 100mg/ml Pfizer P, N, (GF) 1cc/44 lb 14 days not registered 71 daysExcenel Excenel: 50mg/ml Pfizer N, GF see dose range 4 days not registered 14 daysBanamine S flunixin meglumine: 50mg/ml Schering all 1cc/50 lb 12 days 28 days 28 daysLA 200 or Duramycin oxytetracycline: 200mg/ml any brand N, GF 1cc/25 lb 28 days 30 days 30 daysT t d 300 28 d 30 dTetradure 300 Merial 28 days 30 daysLincomycin 300 linco 300: 300mg/ml any brand S, GF 1cc/60 lb 2 days not registered 4 daysNaxcel Naxcel: 50mg/ml Pfizer P, N, GF see dose range 4 days 10 days 4 daysOxytocin oxytocin: 20iu/ml any brand S 5-20 iu/sow N/A 0 daysProcaine Pen G procaine penicillin G: 300,00 iu/ml any brand all 300,000unit/ml 7 days 14 daysPolyflex ampicillin: 25 gm/bottle (200mg/ml) Ft. Dodge P, N, GF 1cc/15 lb not registered 28 daysTylan 200 tylosin 200: 200mg/ml any brand all 200mg/ml 14 days 28 days 28 daysEstrumate cloprostenol Schering not registered 7 days 7 daysN fl i j t bl t i t d 45 dNuflor injectable florfenicol Schering not registered 45 daysPG 600 PMSG and HCG Intervet N/A 0 days
Withdrawal Times: Water Soluble MedicationsBrand Name Ingredient Manufacturer Target Use Dose US Withdrawal Japanese Withdrawal TimPaul Withdrawal
Denegard tiamulin Novartis N, GF 3.5 mg/lb 3 days 10 days 10 daysLincomycin WS lincomycin Pfizer N, GF 0 days 3 days 3 daysNeomycin soluable neomycin any brand N, GF 50gm/pack 3 to 20 days 10 daysTetracyclines (OTC or C oxytetracycline; chlortetracycline any brand N, GF 10 mg/lb 0 days 5 days 14 daysTetracyclines (OTC or C oxytetracycline; chlortetracycline any brand N, GF 10 mg/lb 0 days 5 days 14 daysTylan soluable tylosin WS ELANCO N, GF 100gm/jar 2 days 3 days 3 daysAspirin products aspirin any brand all 460gm/bottle 4 daysNuflor florfenicol Schering N, GF 16 days 3 days 16 daysWazine piperazine any brand S .34gm/ml 21 days 21 daysLevasole levamisole Schering 3 days 5 days 5 daysAmoxicillin 30 days
Withdrawal Times: Feed Grade MedicationsBrand Name Ingredient Manufacturer Target Use Dose US Withdrawal Japanese Withdrawal Tim/Paul Withdrawal
Denegard tiamulin Novartis S,N,GF 10 g/ton 0 days 7 days 7 daysDenegard tiamulin Novartis S,N,GF 35 g/ton 2 days 7 days 7 daysLincomycin lincomycin in feed Pfizer S,N,GF 40 g/ton 0 days 4 days 4 daysLincomycin lincomycin in feed Pfizer S,N,GF 20 g/ton 0 days 4 days 4 daysCTC chlortetracycline: 400 gm Alpharma S,N,GF 400g/ton 0 days 7 days 14 daysOTC oxytetracycline: 400 gm Phibro S,N,GF 400g/ton 0 days 5 days 14 daysTylan tylosin Elanco S,N,GF 100 g/ton 0 days 3 days 0 daysTylan tylosin Elanco S,N,GF 40 g/ton 0 days 3 days 0 daysAtgard C dichlorvos BI S,N,GF 0 days
Treatment Identification SystemTreatment Identification System
• Record on individual sow cardRecord on individual sow card– Use chalk mark for daily treatments
• Color for day• Color for day• Color for product injected
– Fill out treatment cardFill out treatment card
A Farrowing Card Example:Cull Sow
Cull
Withdrawal information
Cull information
TreatmentTreatment
• Treatment doesn’t have to be with aTreatment doesn t have to be with a syringe
Mats for lame sows– Mats for lame sows– Self feeders for ulcer sows
Hoof trimming for overgrown toes and sore– Hoof trimming for overgrown toes and sore padsCopper sulfate footbath for foot injuries– Copper sulfate footbath for foot injuries
Nursing Care• Good nursing care is as
important as treatments– Put them in pens
• Lame sows have more room to get up
Mats can help give better– Mats can help give better footing
• Ulcer sows have the benefit of full feed
• Reduce stress with less competition
– Sometimes just a walk around the barn will help the sow feelthe barn will help the sow feel better
• It may also allow you to see a problem that you might have
i dmissed
Treatment of problem conditionsTreatment of problem conditions
• AbortionsAbortions– Determine cause
• Make sure sow has completed abortion• Make sure sow has completed abortion• Late term sows may need to be sleeved to help
them through the aborting process• Sow running fever
– Banamine Short Acting Penicillin– Short Acting Penicillin
• No fever– Short Acting Penicillin
Treatment of problem conditionsTreatment of problem conditions
• Abortion stormsAbortion storms• Multiple abortions due to viral infection
such as PRRS and SIVsuch as PRRS and SIV• Treat affected animals and any off feed
individuallyindividually • Rows of animals affected or showing
clinical signsclinical signs• Treat with Aspirin in the water for 2-4 days
depending on clinical signsdepending on clinical signs
Treatment of problem conditions
• Loose stool
Treatment of problem conditions
Loose stool– Black tarry stool
• Ileitis– Tylan injection
» 3 days in a row– Linco injectionj
» 3 days in a row– Tylan or Linco in feed
» 2 weeks» 2 weeks– Review vaccination status and process– Begin vaccinating herd or replacements if not already in
placep
Treatment of problem conditions• Loose stool
Treatment of problem conditions
– Black tarry stool• Gastric ulcers
– Move animal to pen with self feeder or feed multiple times per day if no pen is available.
Treatment of problem conditions
• Loose stool
Treatment of problem conditions
Loose stool– Normal colored
Tylan injection– Tylan injection • 3 days in a row
Treatment of problem conditions• Coughing sows
Treatment of problem conditionsg g
– Determine type of cough• Mycoplasma
– Injectable» Long Acting Tetracycline » Tylan» Linco» If severe Draxxin» If severe, Draxxin
– Water medication» Tetracycline
– Feed medication» Tetracycline
– Vaccination» Begin herd vaccination if not already in place
Treatment of problem conditions
• Coughing sows
Treatment of problem conditions
Coughing sows– Determine type of cough
• APP/A Suis• APP/A. Suis – Injectable
» Penicillin 3 days in a row– Vaccination
» Begin vaccination protocol if not already in place
Treatment of problem conditions
• Coughing sows
Treatment of problem conditions
Coughing sows– Determine type of cough
• SIV– Injectable
» Banamine» Long Acting Tetracyclineg g y
– Water medication» Begin Aspirin treatment for the herd 2-4 days
depending on clinical signsp g g» Tetracycline in water for 5 days following the Aspirin
– Feed medication» Tetracycliney
Treatment of problem conditions• Erysipelas lesions
Treatment of problem conditionsy p
– Signs• Stiff and sore joints on sows (sows slow to get up)• Red raised diamond skin lesions• Red raised diamond skin lesions
– Treatment• Injection
– Penicillin injection 3 days in a row• Feed medication
– Tetracycline in gestation dietV i ti• Vaccinations
– Booster sow herd vaccination– Review vaccination protocol and products used
Treatment of problem conditionsTreatment of problem conditions• Discharges
L l di h (l th 10 )– Low volume discharge (less than 10 cc)• Inject with Penicillin• Note on sows record• Note on sows record
– High volume discharges (greater than 10 cc) and at normal cycling time (day 18-21 cycle)and at normal cycling time (day 18-21 cycle)
• Best to cull animals, response to treatment is poor• Review breeding procedures; make sure no late g p ;
estrus services being performed
Treatment of problem conditionsTreatment of problem conditions
• Cystitis (bladder infection)Cystitis (bladder infection)– Clinical signs
• Puss or blood at end of urination• Puss or blood at end of urination• Urine may have foul smell
– TreatmentTreatment• Penicillin 3 days in a row• If no response, try Polyflex 3 days in a rowp y y y• If a number of animals in the herd, then acidify
drinking water
Treatment of problem conditionsTreatment of problem conditions
• LamenessLameness– Clinical signs
• Individually affected joints• Individually affected joints– Treatment
• DexamethasoneDexamethasone– 1 single treatment
• Tylan injection– 3 days in a row
Treatment of problem conditionsTreatment of problem conditions
• LamenessLameness– Clinical signs
• Multiple joints affected• Multiple joints affected• Stiff and sore• Difficulty in getting upy g g p
– Treatment• Dexamethasone
– 1 treatment only
• Penicillin 3 d i– 3 days in a row
Treatment of problem conditionsTreatment of problem conditions
• Sore pads or over grown toe(s)Sore pads or over grown toe(s)– Trim affected feet as needed
Place a rubber mat under sows– Place a rubber mat under sows so they can get up and down easiereasier
– Use Copper Sulfate footbath on movements to and from farrowing ghouse
Trimming Pads with Hoof KnifeTrimming Pads with Hoof Knife
Trimming Pads with Hoof KnifeTrimming Pads with Hoof Knife
Trimming Pads with Hoof KnifeTrimming Pads with Hoof Knife
Trimming Pads with Hoof KnifeTrimming Pads with Hoof Knife
Trimming HoofsTrimming Hoofs
Trimming HoofsTrimming Hoofs
Trimming HoofsTrimming Hoofs
Trimming HoofsTrimming Hoofs
Trimming HoofsTrimming Hoofs
Trimming HoofsTrimming Hoofs
Trimming DewclawsTrimming Dewclaws
Trimming DewclawsTrimming Dewclaws
Trimming DewclawsTrimming Dewclaws
Trimming DewclawsTrimming Dewclaws
Trimming DewclawsTrimming Dewclaws
Treatment in LactationTreatment in Lactation
• Use of feed-grade medication in farrowingUse of feed grade medication in farrowing• Sow livability
Pi l t i bilit• Piglet survivability• Better performance in the next litter• Faster wean to first service interval
Treatment in LactationTreatment in LactationSummary Pulmotil 181 grams CTC 400 gramsPiglet Mortality per Litter 1.3 1.4WEAN1STSERVINT 6.1 6.6subsequent Totalborn 12.6 12.3
b B li 11 2 10 8subsequent Bornalive 11.2 10.8
Dr. Ross Kiehne
VaccinationsVaccinations
• SitesSites– Hip
• Works well in crated gestation buildings• Works well in crated gestation buildings• Easy access for injection• Less injury for staffj y
– Neck• Still a good site but more of a challenge in cratesg g• Best site in pens
Vaccination SchedulesVaccination SchedulesVaccination Schedule Update Date 12/1/2002
Animal Timing Product Dosage Injection WithdrawalNew gilts In week post arrival / at Selection FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21New gilts In week post arrival / at Selection FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21
Ingelvac HP 1 2 IM 60and V-boars Enterisol Ileitis 2 IM 21
2-weeks post arrival / at selection FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21Last week before entry into herd Levasole oral 3
Gilts Post Breeding 30 days post breeding FarrowSure Plus 5 IM 21g y p g60 days postbreeding FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21
Sows prebreeding Weaning (Parity 1 & 2 females only) Vit.E & A 5 IM 21Sows Post Breeding 60 days postbreeding FarrowSure Plus Flu 2 IM 21V-Boars Every 6 months (do 1/4 for 4 weeks) FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21
Every 3 months (do 1/4 for 4 weeks) Atgard 1 scoop oral 21Every 3 months (do 1/4 for 4 weeks) Atgard 1 scoop oral 21Gilts prefarrowing 6 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 0
5 weeks prefarrowing ProSystem RCE 2 IM 214 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 03 weeks prefarrowing ProSystem RCE 2 IM 211 week prefarrowing Atgard 1 scoop oral 21p g g p
Sows prefarrowing 6 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 05 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 04 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 03 weeks prefarrowing ProSystem RCE 2 IM 211 week prefarrowing Atgard 1 scoop oral 21
Parity 1 Females 1st. Week of May Enterisol Ileitis 1 oral 21Piglets Processing Fortified Iron 2 IM 30
Castration Iron 2 IM 0
Vaccination SchedulesVaccination SchedulesVaccination Schedule Update Date 12/1/2002 Cost
Animal Timing Product Dosage Injection Withdrawal $/Dose Total $ Total Cost per PigNew gilts In week post arrival / at Selection FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21 1.20$ Stage Gilt Farrowing rate 82%
Ingelvac HP 1 2 IM 60 0.50$ Sow Farrow rate 84%$and V-boars Enterisol Ileitis 2 IM 21 0.85$ Preweaning Mortality 10%
2-weeks post arrival / at selection FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21 1.20$ Pigs Weaned/ Litter 9.5Last week before entry into herd Levasole oral 3 1.09$ P/S/Y 22.08
Gilts Post Breeding 30 days post breeding FarrowSure Plus 5 IM 21 0.65$ Sow Inv 260060 days postbreeding FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21 1.20$ 6.69$ Boar Inv 10
Sows prebreeding Weaning (Parity 1 & 2 females only) Vit.E & A 5 IM 21 0.66$ Boar: Sow ratio 260Sows Post Breeding 60 days postbreeding FarrowSure Plus Flu 2 IM 21 0.34$ 1.00$ Boar Replacement 50%V Boars Every 6 months (do 1/4 for 4 weeks) FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21 1 20$ Sow Replacement 45%V-Boars Every 6 months (do 1/4 for 4 weeks) FarrowSure Plus Flu 5 IM 21 1.20$ Sow Replacement 45%
Every 3 months (do 1/4 for 4 weeks) Atgard 1 scoop oral 21 0.47$ 1.67$ Gilt Vaccination Cost/PigGilts prefarrowing 6 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 0 -$ Prebreeding Vacc Gilt 0.86$
5 weeks prefarrowing ProSystem RCE 2 IM 21 0.76$ Prefarrowing Vacc 0.21$ 4 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 0 -$ Piglet Cost 0.23$ 3 weeks prefarrowing ProSystem RCE 2 IM 21 0.76$ Total 1.30$ 1 week prefarrowing Atgard 1 scoop oral 21 0.47$ 2.00$ Sow Vaccination Cost/Pig
Sows prefarrowing 6 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 0 -$ Prebreeding Vacc 0.13$ p g p g $ g $5 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 0 -$ Prefarrowing Vacc 0.13$ 4 weeks prefarrowing Feedback oral 0 -$ Piglet Cost 0.23$ 3 weeks prefarrowing ProSystem RCE 2 IM 21 0.76$ Total 1.05$ 1 week prefarrowing Atgard 1 scoop oral 21 0.47$ 1.24$ Boar Vaccination Cost/Pig
Parity 1 Females 1st. Week of May Enterisol Ileitis 1 oral 21 0.85$ 0.85$ New Boars 0.00$ Piglets Processing Fortified Iron 2 IM 30 0.17$ Adult Boars 0.00$
Castration Iron 2 IM 0 0.06$ 0.23$ Total 0.00$ T t l V i ti C t/PiTotal Vaccination Cost/PigGilts 0.58$ Sows 0.58$ Boars 0.00$
Total 1.04$
Vaccination SchedulesVaccination Schedules
F S Pl P P P F dFarrowSure Plus Flu P t RCE ( ilt F d B k 3 d P t RCE
Week TattooHeat Check
FarrowSure Plus Flu Gilts Post breeding
Preg Check 35 day
Preg Check 50 day
Preg Check 70 day
Feed Back 1st week
Prosystem RCE (gilts 1st) Feed Back 2nd wk
Feed Back 3rd wk Increase Feed
Prosystem RCE Sows & gilts 2nd Atgard FA
1 A 50 49 48 46 43 43 42 41 40 38 372 B 51 50 49 47 44 44 43 42 41 39 383 C 52 51 50 48 45 45 44 43 42 40 394 D 1 52 51 49 46 46 45 44 43 41 405 E 2 1 52 50 47 47 46 45 44 42 415 E 2 1 52 50 47 47 46 45 44 42 416 F 3 2 1 51 48 48 47 46 45 43 427 G 4 3 2 52 49 49 48 47 46 44 438 H 5 4 3 1 50 50 49 48 47 45 449 I 6 5 4 2 51 51 50 49 48 46 45
10 J 7 6 5 3 52 52 51 50 49 47 4611 K 8 7 6 4 1 1 52 51 50 48 4712 L 9 8 7 5 2 2 1 52 51 49 4812 L 9 8 7 5 2 2 1 52 51 49 4813 M 10 9 8 6 3 3 2 1 52 50 4914 N 11 10 9 7 4 4 3 2 1 51 5015 O 12 11 10 8 5 5 4 3 2 52 5116 P 13 12 11 9 6 6 5 4 3 1 5217 Q 14 13 12 10 7 7 6 5 4 2 118 R 15 14 13 11 8 8 7 6 5 3 219 S 16 15 14 12 9 9 8 7 6 4 319 S 16 15 14 12 9 9 8 7 6 4 320 T 17 16 15 13 10 10 9 8 7 5 421 U 18 17 16 14 11 11 10 9 8 6 522 V 19 18 17 15 12 12 11 10 9 7 623 W 20 19 18 16 13 13 12 11 10 8 724 X 21 20 19 17 14 14 13 12 11 9 825 Y 22 21 20 18 15 15 14 13 12 10 926 Z 23 22 21 19 16 16 15 14 13 11 1026 Z 23 22 21 19 16 16 15 14 13 11 10
Culling Decisions and PrioritiesCulling Decisions and Priorities
• Prioritize cullsPrioritize culls1. About to die (ex. Ulcer)2. Rectal Prolapse3. Injury – severe
10. Bad cough11. Injury (problems that
will affect production: j y4. Physical conformation
(bad feet and legs)5. High volume discharge6 N C li
pex. Stepped off nipples, ripped vagina)
12. Litter size13 Strep (equilibrium6. Non-Cycling
7. Bad underline8. Age9 Size
13. Strep (equilibrium problems)
14. Milking ability15. Laid ons 9. Size16. Stillborns17. Savaging18. Thin
When To Euthanize• Times to euthanize:
– After unsuccessful treatments
– When the animal is sufferingsuffering
– When the animal is injured, and will not be able to walk on a trailer
– When there is a low likelihood of reco erlikelihood of recovery
– After 48 hours of not being able to get upg p
Disposal Methods
• Rendering• Composting• Composting• Incineration
B i l• BurialRendering truck/dead hut
CompostIncinerator
Be an Animal AdvocateBe an Animal Advocate
• Make sure the sows needs are met
SUMMARYSUMMARY
• Early identification is keyEarly identification is key• Diagnose the problem before treating
D t i if i di id l h d bl• Determine if individual or a herd problem for treatment
• Follow up to make sure treatments are successful