KUNEKUNE VET CARE

OBTAINING A VET

• DO NOT WAIT FOR AN EMERGENCY TO FIND A VET!
• Having a veterinarian that will see pigs is an absolute must for all KuneKune owners.
• Please do not assume that your farm vet will work on pigs.
• Find a back up vet to your primary vet in case of emergencies.
• Have your vet come to your farm to develop and establish a relationship with them.  This is critical for obtaining medications that require a vet prescription as most all antibiotics are now script only via your vet.
• Find a vet that will make a farm call.  Loading a 300 pound sick pick (if you have a trailer) can be extremely difficult.
• Ask your vet about after hours and weekend hours in the event of an animal emergency.
• Many vets that do see pigs do not know much about KuneKunes.  If this is the case with your vet remind them the KuneKunes:
  • the body condition should be fat and round (not obese) not lean like traditional swine.
  • are a lard breed
  • are slower growing and not full size until they are 3 to 4 years of age