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A healthy pig is an active pig -- spending 80% of the time eating, playing and drinking and 20% sleeping or resting.

• T (temperature) 101.5-102.5 rectal
• P (Pulse) 89-90/minute, strong and regular
• R (respiration) 25-40/minute with no sign of respiratory distress, coughing or sneezing.

• Deworm at 40-60 lbs.
• Deworm at 90-100 lbs.
• Deworm at 140-150 lbs. (if finished on dirt)

Southern States' Wormisol Pellets (#56960012) effectively controls worms; especially lungworm, roundworms, and nodular worms. Always follow label directions. Follow your veterinarian's deworming recommendations, whether using Atgard, Ivomec, Safeguard, Piperazine or any other approved swine dewormer.