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Origin
Charles River original stock was purchased in May 1996 with a shipment of new breeders in October 1999. Pigs have been bred and kept in a closed herd since that time. The Charles River herd was validated Brucellosis free and qualified Pseudorabies negative by USDA. The pigs were dewormed, and vaccinated against the following infectious agents: Erysipelothrix, Leptospira, Porcine parvovirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Pasteurella multocida and E. coli.
Breeding Facility
Vivarium Pig Breeding Station, Animal Care Services, Memorial University of Newfoundland. The Vivarium Pig Breeding Station is located on Mt. Scio Road on a 6 acre farm like property. The pigs are housed indoors and have access to enclosed concrete outdoor paddocks.
The pigs do not come in contact with any other animal species. The indoor housing space has controlled temperature and light and is kept very clean. The pigs are fed Co-op Pig Grower feed. One to two days after birth the piglets are given Iron Dextran injection and their pin teeth are clipped within two weeks after birth. At the age of 12 days the piglets are given a second injection of Iron Dextran. All piglets are ear-tagged at weaning (two months of age). Males piglets are castrated, if necessary, at the age of 6-8 weeks.
Health Monitoring
| Vaccination: |
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae injection (Pitman-Moore): given at weaning age (2 months).
Erysipelothrix booster: given before shipping. |
There are no provincial requirements to have the research pigs vaccinated with exception of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae injection.
If shipped elsewhere vaccination could be done for Leptospira and Parvovirus, and serological testing may be done upon the purchaser’s request.
| Deworming: |
Piperazine in drinking water.
Ivomec injection s.c, (Merck Agvet) 1 ml/33 kg., b.w.
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Sows before breeding and two weeks before farrowing.
Piglets at weaning and two weeks before sale. |
| Bacteriology: |
Nasal and rectal swabs cultured periodically.
Nasal swabs are checked for Bordetella bronchiseptica, Corynebacteria kutscheri, Haemophilus spp, Klebsiella oxytoca, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pasteurella spp, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus, Listeria monocytogenes.
Rectal swabs are checked for Salmonella, Clostridium and Campylobacter.
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| Haematology: |
Haemoglobin, PCV, White counts, done periodically. |
| Parasitology: |
Fecal flotations on dewormed animals for shipping. |
| Shipping |
Our facility supplies:
- weaned pigs (more than 4-6 weeks old)
- adolescents
Ordering Requirements:
- 25% deposit required upon placing order
- clients are required to place orders at least 4 weeks before delivery
- do not ship pigs over 25 kg
- over 25 kg used internally or for breeding
- DO NOT ship outside of Canada
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| Approximate Weights |
AGE
1 month
2 months
3 months
4 months
5 months
6 months
8 months
10 months
12 months
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WEIGHT
3-6 kg
7-9 kg
10-15 kg
15-20 kg
20-25 kg
25-30 kg
35-45 kg
45-55 kg
55-65 kg male
45-50 kg female
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| Purchase Price |
See list below.
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| Daily Maintenance Cost |
< 18 kg. = $0.667
18-30 kg. = $1.989
> 30 kg. = $2.978
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| Supervising Veterinarians |
Dr. Laura Rogers
Provincial Vet Service
St. John's, NF
(709) 729-6879
Dr. Evelyn Atisele
(709) 777-6620
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| Director |
Dr. Lenka Husa
(709) 777-6280
E-mail: lhusa@mun.ca |
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| Facilities Manager |
Mr. Ken Austin (Shipment Information)
(709) 777-6279
(709) 777-8468 (fax)
E-mail: kaustin@mun.ca
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Vivarium Supervisor
(Information on animal
husbandry and breeding) |
Ms. Patricia Barker
(709) 737-8568 or (709) 737-4513
E-mail: pbarker@mun.ca |
YUCATAN MINI PIG
PRICE LIST
External University Prices
(Effective January 1, 2009)
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| 0 to 3 months |
$436.43 |
| 3 to 6 months |
$515.77 |
| 6 to 12 months |
$634.80 |
| 12 to 24 months |
$793.50 |
| Pregnant pig |
$952.20 |
| Contact Person: |
Mr. Ken Austin, Facilities Manager
Telephone: (709) 777-6279
Fax: (709) 777-8468
E-Mail: kaustin@mun.ca |
Updated: September 1, 2009
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