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11-01-09, 02:02 pm
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I did a search but I couldn't find anything.  Why do you have to do it and how long do you have to keep in quarantine? Thank you!        |
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11-01-09, 02:12 pm
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At least three weeks. Preferably in a completely seperate room. |
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11-01-09, 02:15 pm
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Thanks but why do you have to do it? |
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11-01-09, 02:16 pm
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To prevent new pigs from passing on diseases either air-born or by physical contact. The three weeks ensures their clean bill of health. |
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11-01-09, 02:18 pm
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The reason for quarantine is because many illnesses can take days to weeks to incubate. If you just stick pigs together and one is ill (even if not showing signs yet) then they can infect the other pigs and get them sick too. Another reason is mites and other parasites. Parasites transfer very easily between pigs, thus why we tell everyone if you need to treat a pig for mites/parasites, treat all your pigs so it doesn't transfer back and forth. Quarantine is not just for new pigs coming into your home but for existing pigs in your home as well. |
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11-01-09, 02:18 pm
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ok thanks  |
