02/19/2026
Get your barn ready before you have issues!! Most all antibiotics require a Veterinary Prescription now, so get a working relationship with a vet, and as always, feel free to reach out to us with any problems!
Before bringing a pig home, most families focus on getting pens ready, buying feed, setting up fans, and making sure waterers work. All important things. But one area that sometimes gets overlooked is being prepared for health situations before they happen.
One of the most stressful feelings in this industry is noticing something is off with your pig and realizing you are scrambling to figure out what to do next. Having a small, basic set of medications on hand can help families respond quicker when something comes up. Not because you plan to use them, but because livestock projects do not always give you time to wait when a pig needs attention.
Common medications families and veterinarians often talk about having available include Dexamethasone (Dex), Baytril, Draxxin, and Lasix. Each of these serves a different purpose, and knowing when, why, and how to properly use them matters just as much as having them. That is why working with your veterinarian is so important. These medications are tools, not shortcuts, and proper guidance helps protect both your pig and your project.
We help you focus on understanding how to think through health management and make confident decisions when something does not look right. Because confidence in the barn usually comes from preparation, not panic.
