[robert waddell]

from what i had been told the jag lasts for six months     if you have a very good vet they will advise    we are very fortunate we have been with the same vet practise for over 50 years and cant recommend them enough they have the same views as myself if its not worth spending money on it don't 

[suziequeue]

 
Sorry to hear your news Liz.

[Tudful Tamworths]

Bob Stevenson (top pig vet; consultant vet to the BPA) told me heavily pregnant sows in summer often do get into a situation where they are not able to control their thermo-regulatory system and will mouth pant/dog sit and breathe from the abdomen. Apparently, the ventilation of the deep respiratory tree becomes poor and infection can gain a hold producing pneumonitis (pneumonia).
He was surprised the sow hadn't aborted sooner. Clearly a tough old bird who was hanging on!
Ah, well, at least the local hunt only charged me £50 to collect her - better than previous experiences with "proper" collection services.