Embryo was located in oviduct at 2 cells and 4 cells embryo stage; Embryo was located in uterine horn at 4 cells, morula and blastocyst).

Centric: the embryo expands to a large size before implantation, then remains in the center of the uterus. Examples include carnivores, ruminants, horses, and pigs. Eccentric: The blastocyst is small and implants within the endometrium on the side of the uterus, usually opposite to the mesometrium.

Approximately 2 days after fertilisation, the embryos, which are now beginning to increase rapidly in size, move down into the two horns of the womb. Over the next 5-7 days they migrate from one horn to the other, depending on numbers, so that they are spaced evenly between the horns.

Simple Summary. Suckling piglets need more iron for rapid and healthy growth than is available from sow’s milk alone. Therefore, iron supplementation is common on both conventional and organic farms and is usually carried out by a single injection of 200 mg iron during the piglets’ first days of life.

Piglets given iron in paste form had mild anemia. It is advisable to give multiple doses of oral iron to piglets in order to prevent iron deficiency anemia. The most common administration method for iron in piglets is through an intramuscular injection of iron dextran complex at 3 days of age.

Intramuscular. The common preferred site in weaners, growers, finishers and adults is up to 70mm behind the base of the ear. Small piglets are often injected into the ham of the hind leg because there is not much muscle on the neck.

Most veterinarians agree that at minimum, pet piglets should be vaccinated against the bacteria that cause the infections erysipelas, leptospirosis, and tetanus. Vaccinations are usually started at 8-12 weeks of age, boostered a month later, and then annually.

Injection techniques

1. Use a spot on the neck just behind and below the ear, but in front of the shoulder.
2. Inject only into clean, dry areas.
3. To reduce leakage in small pigs, push the skin forward or backward slightly before injection, then let the skin snap back when needle is removed.

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The best time to vaccinate small pigs is around weaning time, as they are individually handled regularly. This is usually around 3 to 6 weeks of age.

Use of a 16-gauge 1/2 to 3/4” needle is suggested. Inject under the loose skin in front of or behind the shoulder (see illustration). When using the 200, 500 or 1000 mL pack size, use only automatic syringe equipment. Use sterile equipment and sanitize the injection site by applying a suitable disinfectant.

There are two common ways to deworm pigs: injection and oral. A veterinarian can help you determine the best choice. A convenient, effective and stress-free way to tackle pig parasites head on is with Purina® Nature’s Match® Complete Swine Feed with Dewormer – an oral deworming complete feed.

Figure 3: Automatic Syringe….

1. Use the loose flaps of skin in the flank and elbow for small pigs (Figure 5).
2. Use loose skin behind the ears for sows.
3. Slide the needle under the skin away from the site of skin puncture before depositing the product.

Use of antibiotics administered in water to pigs in the Post-VFD era

You can give it orally – if you absolutely have toof course injections are a little more effective and quicker working.

Ivermectin(name brand Ivomec or Noromectin) –Treats, mites, lice, and a variety of internal parasites. Use 1% injection solution labeled for swine. With a small syringe, dose 0.2 cc or ml per 10 pounds of body weight to mix with pig’s food. Your pig will need 2 doses, 14 days apart.

Although rare, you can overdose your pig using these medications. When Ivermectin is given in high enough doses, it can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause neurologic signs in dogs, including weakness or paralysis of one or more limbs, balance disorders, vision disorders, pain, and seizures.

Ideally, pigs should be kept on a deworming schedule throughout the growing season, where they are given deworming medications once every 30 days, rotating products when possible. This will allow for your animal to remain free of parasites and have an optimal growth rate.