We have 3 x 7mth gilts who were due to go off on their 'Final Trip' next Monday. Everything was going hunky dory and I was gearing myself up for the slap marking adventure this week (hopefully less novice like than last year's effort!)
However.... on Sunday pm one of the gilts was decidedly off colour, not interested in food, but still drinking, peeing and pooing, but just off and lethargic. Thought it might be a bit of heatstroke (Sun was very hot and sunny down here). No blotches on the skin
Next day she was still off her food, but still drinking, peeing and pooing, still no blotches and all she wanted to do was lie down and sleep. In the afternoon I took her temp which was about 40, so rang the vet and one came out today. Unfortunately I had to work when the vet came and OH was in attendance - but he didn't make a note of what the vet said it was and I've been left a couple of anti-biotic injections (don't know what type) to give tomorrow am and Thurs am.
I will call the vet in the morning to give them an update with any change in pig's state - apparently the vet said we should see a marked change in 24 hours. I will then be able to ask what he thinks it is. Oh yes and I have no idea what we are going to be charged so not looking forward to the post!
So now I am having to postpone the slaughter date for all 3 - can't really take the other two off and leave her alone.
Major pain in the butt and dent in the bank
Tish