Author Topic: weaner vomiting (Read 1880 times)

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

kja · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:12:51 am »

Have you wormed them ?.

SophieYorkshire · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:27:47 am »

Have they had iron?

HappyHippy · « **Reply #3 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