update on shot

Roy in Ga · May 1, 2009

went real well the vet gave me a strong dose of penn. and I have to give 3 shots 1 every other day so Sunday is the next. My father stood near her neck and I gave the shot. she grunted and tried to turn but with food in front of her she was easily distracted.She was used to him being in the pin so I had him come stand between us so that he could keep a eye on her reaction while I focused on the injection site. This big sow was so peaceful I think I could have done it alone but that will be a last resort. This girl is for my personal use to breed a couple times and then have butchered and keep a couple for rotating more fresh non steroid pork. I have a guy that does my processing and I will inform him of the injection site so that he will cut it out. I am not worried about that as much as I am her health I will gladly give up the portion of flank to get her well. I would prefer not to give up a ham but if the vet said so that is what I would have done. This was the first time I called on him and the meds. were only $7.50

Nancy Howell · May 1, 2009

Glad things went well. I hate giving injections to my horses, but that's just part of having them.

May the other injections be as easy.

bc · May 1, 2009

practice makes perfect and does wonders for the confidence.

RobMD · May 1, 2009

My neighbors horses get so darn sick that they've been stabbed pretty much everywhere with needles.

Marko59er · May 2, 2009

Good that she is on the meds to get well. I don't understand why the vet wants the shots in the flank. I have been raising hogs all my life and never give shots of any kind in the flank, always give them behind the ear. Rmember that for penn. there is a withdrawl time before the animal can be slaughtered be sure to check with your vet for that.

Roy in Ga · May 2, 2009

yeah she is supposed to be pregnant so this will be some time later before processing

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