Veterinary Supplies: Healthy Stock From the Piglet to the Sow

Veterinary Supplies: Prevent, Detect, Treat

In a pig house, hygiene decides whether a whole batch works out. Once an organism gets into the herd on boots, hands or equipment, it is hard to get rid of again. That is why with veterinary supplies for pigs prevention comes first, followed by early detection and targeted treatment. Here you will find equipment for hygiene, vaccination and monitoring as well as for procedures on the piglet.

Hygiene, vaccinating and monitoring

At the entrance, disinfection mats keep germs away from the anteroom, and hand disinfection secures the move between compartments. For skin and wounds there are blue spray and an iodine disinfectant spray. Vaccinating goes quickly with the Power-VACC Pro vaccinator, because you set the dose firmly and fit the bottle straight on. Dosing syringes help with oral doses and smaller amounts. A thermometer belongs in every pen, because a raised temperature often shows before any other sign. Take readings daily and you spot herd problems before they take hold of the whole group.

Procedures on the piglet and fertility

Around the piglet there are jobs tied to clear legal conditions. Grinding the needle teeth and shortening the tail must not be done as a routine, only in a justified individual case and after housing, climate and enrichment have been reviewed. Discuss both topics with your vet beforehand and document the reasons. For herd management you will also find equipment for artificial insemination, among it the Boarmate boar spray for heat checking and photometers for semen analysis on your own unit.

Frequently asked questions

What belongs in the medicine cabinet on a pig unit?
A thermometer, dosing syringes, hand and surface disinfection, wound spray plus disposable gloves and disposable clothing for visitors have all proved their worth. Everything else you agree with your herd vet, so that stock and treatment plan match up.

How often do I change the disinfection mat?
The solution loses its effect through dirt and sunlight. In practice a change every two to three days has proved sound, and daily where traffic is heavy. Take the coarse dirt off first, otherwise the product is used up straight away.

What temperature is normal in a pig?
A healthy finishing pig sits at around 38.5 to 39.0 degrees, piglets a little above that. Readings from 39.5 degrees are a warning sign. Always measure rectally and on a calm animal, because excitement and heat push the value up.