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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: Tony.palmer84 on August 31, 2023, 09:52:26 pm

Title: Flies flies flies
Post by: Tony.palmer84 on August 31, 2023, 09:52:26 pm
Hi we have noticed the pigs have some bites on their backs - what do people use to repel mosquitos and other biting type bugs?

Is this something we should be worried about or something that’s just normal - we’re new to this whole pig thing!
Title: Re: Flies flies flies
Post by: harmony on September 09, 2023, 12:42:13 pm
Mud wallows. Pigs aren't usually that troubled by flies but if you have a particular problem I don't think there are licenced products for pigs like there are for sheep and cattle. There are probably some horse products which would be ok. Have a look in the equestrian section at the feed store. If you have cuts then udder cream is handy.