SWINE HERD HEALTH

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VACCINATION PROGRAM
BABY PIGS
At Birth-1st Day
Clean mucus and placenta from nose and mouth
Tie off any bleeding navels
Dip all navels in 7% iodine or Nolvasan
Provide adequate heat (ex. heat lamp)
Check sow for milk and assist weak pigs in nursing
Clip needle teeth
At 2-4 days give Iron Dextran, oral or injectable (as labeled)
10 days-3 weeks
Start creep feeding, clean feeders-supply fresh water
Castration of boars
Iron Dextran may be repeated
Vitamin E and Selenium supplementation optional
6-8 weeks
Lepto and Pleuroguard* (Erysipelas, Haemophilus, Bordatella, Pasturella)
*Avoid vaccinating pigs at weaning time
Deworm with Ivomec injectable or Atguard orally
10-12 weeks
Booster vaccines given at 6-8 weeks
Deworm with Ivomec or Atguard
SOWS & GILTS
Farrowsure (Erysipelas, Parvo, Lepto-5) prior to each breeding. Gilts require
a booster 4 weeks after the initial vaccination
Pleuroguard (Erysipelas, Parvo, Lepto-5) 2-3 weeks prior to farrowing
Deworm 1 week before farrowing with Ivomec or Atguard a minimum of
twice per year
BOARS
Farrosure and Pleurguard, once yearly
Deworm with Ivomec or Atguard a minimum of twice per year
PET PIGS
Lepto-5 and Pleuroguard, once per year
Deworm with Ivomec or Atguard every 2-3 months up to 1 year of age, then
2-3 times per year
There are numerous other vaccines (TGE, E. coli, Tetanus, Rabies) available. Please consult
your veterinarian to assist in setting up a herd health program to meet the particular needs
of your herd.

Robert L. Branch, D.V.M. Bruce C. Carlisle, D.V.M.

1701 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata, California 95521 (707) 822-4885
2180 Drake Hill Road, Fortuna, California 95540 (707) 726-9262

Updated 3/12