Today we have 3 sows in standing heat. We collect our own boar, or we ship semen in from a … More
Tag: pigs
Sept 19, 2020 – Fall 4-H Pig Sale
Today we have beautiful fall weather here in south Louisiana. We don’t get much fall color or chill in the … More
Sept 4, 2020 – Swine Identification
Now the way we primarily identify pigs is with ear notching. There is a numbering system that adds up. I’ll … More
July 7, 2020 – Farm Schooling
As you may realize, I am a veterinarian. We live on a small farm where we raise pigs, chickens, a … More
April 6, 2020 – Pig Breeding – Artificial Insemination
We are in the midst of pig breeding season on our small farm. We have 11 sows and gilts in … More
March 10, 2020 – Inducing Parturition in Sows
We have two sows that are at their 114 day of pregnancy today. We know the exact breeding date because … More
Feb 15, 2020 – Say Thank You
Have you ever been thanked for just doing your job? Feels great, doesn’t it? In today’s world, everyone is so … More
Feb 1 – Livestock Kids
We have been at our district livestock show the past 3 days. If you know me at all, you know … More
Jan 20, 2020 – Enchiladas
Today is the day we set aside to celebrate the life and mission of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. My … More
