Title: Why Do Pigs Root? | Digging for the Truth - WMLC Blog
Headings: Why Do Pigs Root?
Why Do Pigs Root?
Why Do Pigs Root?
What Is Rooting
Why Do Pigs Do it
Why Are Pigs Iron Deficient
Do I have to give my baby pigs shots?
How do I give my piglet an iron injection?
What is the inguinal fold?
Convenience of collapsible plastic vials
Disposable syringes and needles
The right needles
Are there other ways pigs can get iron
If pigs need iron injections, what other shots should they get?
So what vaccination schedule should I follow?
3 Weeks of Age
4 Weeks of Age
8 Weeks of Age
Can a Pig be kept from rooting?
What is a Rooting Box?
How Do I Make A Rooting Box?
How Can I stop Rooting if it becomes Violent?
Are there different types of rooting?
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Content: Disposable syringes and needles
Disposable automatic syringes and needles tend to be the best option for giving iron injections to your herd. These usually come ready to use in sterile packages and you can discard them after one or multiple uses. If a syringe is used for more than 1 injection then it needs to be rinsed in hot water after each use. Disposable needles should be changed after each litter or after 10 different injections. The right needles
Needles can sometimes break off in the injection site which can cause distress on the animal and lets face it, that has to hurt. So I recommend using traceable needles to ensure that the pieces of metal will be detected at the slaughterhouse before the meat reaches the consumer. I also recommend that you use a 20 GA x 3.8-1.2” needle for newborn piglets. Are there other ways pigs can get iron
Rooting is the big one. Baby pigs that are born outside can root in the soil and get their iron that way. The only option pigs born inside have is the sows’ milk which is itself iron deficient.