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ScotsGirl

  • Joined Dec 2009
  • Wiltshire
Injecting Pigs
« on: September 25, 2013, 09:24:01 pm »
Our new sow went lame last week and on Monday it was bad enough to need antibiotics on vet's recommendation. No sign of a wound but we had to do something. Anyway, assumed she would be fine like weaners have been but NO!


She was not impressed but eventually I managed to get most of it and some metacam in her bum. She was a bit better today but needs more however there is no way she is going to let me. We tried a crush but can't get her in. Any advice? She is a large OSB. A friend has an injector gun which allows long range injecting if she can find it. I still have to worm and Ery/parvovirus vaccinate as well

Blinkers

  • Joined Jan 2008
  • Carmarthenshire
  • Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire border
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Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2013, 09:53:18 pm »
I use a Masterject.....not cheap, but well worth having one if you're a pig keeper.   You can stand 6' away and inject safely.
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oaklandspigs

  • Joined Nov 2009
  • East Sussex
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Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2013, 10:00:21 pm »
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kja

  • Joined Oct 2012
Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2013, 10:28:18 pm »
 :wave: masterject would not be without ours.
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Tudful Tamworths

  • Joined Aug 2009
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Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2013, 10:31:02 pm »
I tried a Masterject a while ago, but the syringes kept exploding. What was I doing wrong? Also, how do you load the syringe? It doesn't seem very easy when the syringe is fitted to the gun.
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Tamsaddle

  • Joined May 2011
  • Hampshire, near Portsmouth
Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2013, 12:15:35 am »
Unlike the video, I find the slapshot very difficult to use - air bubbles in the tube, and you have to get right up to the pig in the first place and get the needle in.    On the other hand, I've found the masterject a godsend, especially for pigs that always keep a flight distance between you and them and rush off the moment you are seen to be approaching.  Haven't found loading the syringe a problem, but always try and keep each dose 8 ml or lower, ie 2 jabs if they need more than this.   If there is too much liquid in the syringe it is a big problem getting it all through the narrow needle in one blast, even with a 14 gauge.   [size=78%]   [/size]

Tudful Tamworths

  • Joined Aug 2009
    • Liz's website
Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2013, 12:29:34 am »
Thanks, Virginia. Very helpful. Hope all is well with you x
 
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Author of the Haynes Pig Manual, Haynes Smallholding Manual, and the Haynes Sheep Manual. Three times winner of the Tamworth Champion of Champions. Teaching smallholding courses at Kate Humble's farm: www.humblebynature.com

ScotsGirl

  • Joined Dec 2009
  • Wiltshire
Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2013, 10:14:33 pm »
Borrowed a friends injector. To clear the air from tube, detach after first fill, point upwards and squeeze just enough to remove air and draw in more liquid. Re-attach tube and this should resolve air issue. It was brilliant, stood next to her slapped needle into side of bum and injected. She didn't bat an eyelid.


Definitely going to buy one from Supplies for Smallholders.

MAK

  • Joined Nov 2011
  • Middle ish of France
    • Cadeaux de La forge
Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2013, 09:13:36 pm »
I could do with one of these gadgets as the OH is needle phobic and I inject her every sunday morning when she comes home for the weekend. I like the "slapper". :roflanim:
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Clive

  • Joined Sep 2012
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Re: Injecting Pigs
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2013, 03:48:00 pm »
Are either of these products suitable for sub-cutaneous injecting? I'm thinking they are ideal for  antibiotics and other intramuscular jabs but not sure about ivomectin and other sub-cut injections?

 

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