To worm or not to worm, the pig that is.

[GmB]

My youngest daughter has a sow which is due to farrow with her third litter at the end of the year. The sow is outside from weaning her previous litter until a week before being brought in for farrowing again. She is on the same ground whilst outside. The question is, do we need to worm her as a regular thing? Middle daughter is worried about resistance, but at the same time is worried that not worming the sow pre farrowing may lead to problems with the piglets. Does she need to worry about resistance? Will the piglets suffer from not worming the sow?
I attach a picture of Bernadette in her element.

 

[spin cycle]

research your wormers and read the label viz whether than can be given during preganacy....OR ....let her out on that fresh grass

 

[GmB]

research your wormers and read the label viz whether than can be given during preganacy....OR ....let her out on that fresh grass

Yes, a second pen would be the best option.

 

[Bury the Trash]

The sow will suffer from not worming the sow eventually, she will need worming regularly ....