Title: Injecting pigs the correct way
Headings: Injecting pigs the correct way
Injecting pigs the correct way
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Piglets kept in concrete pens often need iron injections in their first few days. Backyard pigs should be annually vaccinated against diamond skin disease and injected with Ivomectin to control internal parasites and mange. Sick pigs may need antibiotic injections, but it is better to leave this to a vet. For vaccinating adult or weanling pigs, use a 5ml syringe and a short 19- or 20-gauge needle. For unweaned pigs, use a short 21-gauge needle. - Advertisement -
To avoid transferring diseases, always use a sterile syringe and a different needle for every animal. It is a good idea to take a few extra syringes and needles along; the pig may struggle when it is injected and the syringe can end up in the mud. Read Profit from pigs
A small freezer box is handy for carrying medicines and syringes/needles.