[nelson]

Thanks Silvia and everyone and Mandy hope you boar is brighter


Slightly scared this morning as he was still where we left him and reluctant to get up - so we gave him some help  .
He responded and once he had got his balance (still walking like he is very drunk and rolling his head) he went over and started grazing and then had a few apples - what really astonished us is that he ate some hard feed - the first in a long time.
He then collapsed and went for a sleep. We have had to turn the electric off in the pen as he keeps falling on it.

We are hopeful. The only problem is - getting the injections into him - we managed the anti biotic this morning but he didn't like it one bit another sign of improvement. He needs another Vit B today so.


Keep saying going to look at options to make giving injections easier - so will do that now.


Lorraine

[Berkshire Boy]

Hi Lorraine,
I had a weaner with meningitis a few years ago, it affected her sight but she managed well, we even kept her and had a few litters from her and she was a good mum even with little sight. We did notice that every now and then it would come back usually stress related and we had a couple of her weaners go down with it but all recovered. The weaners would get it usually when weaned but would only affect one in the litter.She has gone now and never had it since in the rest of the herd.
You may find with your boar he will make a full recovery but something may trigger it in the future.

[robert waddell]

if you goggle the pig site   then pig diseases  click on meningitis it tells you all about it     the funny thing is it does not mention boars

[nelson]

Thanks Robert and BB


Interesting reading - maybe he started off with a Middle ear infection and it went on to Meningitis (Maybe)  the symptoms for both are similar from what I have read - as for audjeskys - we have to have an annual test here in France - it is obligatory so i think the vet would of had this in mind. If my French was good enough I could ask these questions. Must try harder.


I have just managed another Vit B injection - using the pig board between me and the pig - needle in as he got up it went in and down with the plunge. 


Lorraine

[Eastling]

Hi we use a slap shot with good affect
 http://www.farmandcountrysupplies.co.uk/slapshot-flexible-vaccinator.ir?cName=farm-smallholding-medical-healthcare-needles-drenchers-pour-on-applicators-syringesgunsapplicators

[arl]

My Alex is 2 now and it has never bothered him or any of his offspring since thank goodness
Arl

[nelson]

 
Thanks for support this week - Lucky has improved each day and he is now eating his full ration plus apples. We still have a course of Duphamox to finish and his daily Vit B injection.


He comes out of his arc when called now ... his balance is improving (still staggers) and thinks about his moves but he is not shaking his head and his eyes have stopped flickering.


Long term not sure what effect this illness will have - just happy to have him back today. 


Bon weekend
x

[Berkshire Boy]

Great news sounds like he's over the worst of it,all the best for the future.

[HappyHippy]

Great news Nelson 
Karen x

[Eastling]

Good news hope he continues to improve x

[Polished Arrow]

Oh, sending lots of positive thoughts to you.  Hope the recovery continues to go well. 
Apples - food of the Gods     Can't think of better medicine for him.

[nelson]

   Just thought I would update on Lucky's recovery.


He is up and running but.... we think he is blind or deaf on the left side - difficult to explain but almost like he has had a small stroke.  He has his personality back and we know he is well... I guess the time will tell when we put our sow back with him hoping this has not affected his fertility.

[goosepimple]

Not offering any experience here, we only kept piggies once and didn't like killing, just wanted to say good luck, it's such a stress having sick animals...we're all with you 

[Polished Arrow]

Aww!  Much love to Lucky and hope he's still able to find the lead in his pencil when the time comes 

[kitchen cottage]

Can't say anything except Good Luck.  When my sow had difficulty farrowing (her first vet visit ever) I was surprised how uncommercial I was and how I just wanted HER fixed.  I am so glad he's feeling better!