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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: david c on March 17, 2016, 01:18:41 am

Title: weaner vomiting
Post by: david c on March 17, 2016, 01:18:41 am

Just weaned my piglets at 8 weeks old on Saturday. All quite happy, especially their mothers.  Been eating happily for a few weeks. One has been growing slightly slower than the rest and is now vomiting  after itsstartsto eat. He's going backwards weightwise. A friend said to try Gaviscon - tubed him and threw it back up again. Any ideas?

Cheers

David

Title: Re: weaner vomiting
Post by: kja on March 17, 2016, 06:12:51 am

Have you wormed them ?.

Title: Re: weaner vomiting
Post by: SophieYorkshire on March 17, 2016, 07:27:47 am

Have they had iron?

Title: Re: weaner vomiting
Post by: HappyHippy on March 17, 2016, 07:54:49 am

Have a look in his mouth, I heard of a similar situation where it turned out the pig had a cleft palette. It managed fine with mlk from mum and the problem only became obvious as hard feed was introduced. Worth ruling out.
I'd also check his temp - should be 38.5C - 39.5C

Title: Re: weaner vomiting
Post by: david c on March 17, 2016, 11:24:22 am

Outdoor so thought no need for iron. Mouth normal. Will give it a wormer and check temperature.

Cheers

David