Quick tip when buying your show pigs

Here's a quick tip of what to get when you purchase your show pigs:

CHECKLIST OF ITEMS TO RECEIVE FROM YOUR BREEDER:

Each show pig should be identified using the universal notching system. The breeder should also provide you with a copy of each show pig’s birth date, their sire and dam’s breeding, along with the stress status of each purchased show pig.

A complete sheet of vaccinations should accompany each show pig. I would strongly encourage the following vaccinations, hopefully your show pig breeder is following a vaccination schedule similar to this:
Each show pig receives an IPD (Iron, Penicillin, Draxin) shot at newborn & 7 days of age. 1 ½ cc per injection.

Each show pig should have been vaccinated for mycoplasmic pneumonia, circovirus, erysipelas, bordetella, rhinitis, and also a shot for flusure/respisure is recommended.
Each show pig should have also been wormed at least once before purchase. It is strongly suggested to reworm your show pig once again at 150 lbs. Please follow appropriate withdrawal times.

It is recommended that the breeder provide you with the feed that the show pigs are currently on. Continuing this feed after purchase for a few days, while blending in the feed that you anticipate on feeding will minimize stress and allow for a smooth transition to the show pig’s new home.

Suggested Medication in feed (will vary per feed/breeder’s discretion: Medi-Flex C, Tylosin, Lincomyocin, etc.

Be sure to get the breeder’s contact information and contact them when you have questions, after all, they should know their show pigs the best! Good luck with your show pig project this year!