Today we had two gilts give birth. The first gilt had a quick and easy delivery. She began her litter … More
Tag: pigs
August Farm Happenings – Aug 2, 2021
We have had such a whirlwind of a summer! It’s time to settle back in for the school year. We … More
Everyone is Unique – March 11, 2021
We are starting on mission projects for next year, as this year’s hygiene kits are all packed up and ready … More
Nov 13, 2020 – Synchronization of Swine for Breeding
Today we have 3 sows in standing heat. We collect our own boar, or we ship semen in from a … More
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