MISTRAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR SWINE

FARROWING

DRYING FARROWING ROOMS
Application Rate
½ lb per crate

Mistral is extremely safe to handle and breathe.  The product can be blown into the farrowing facility to adsorb moisture, which molds, bacteria and fungi need to survive.  After the facility walls and floors are power washed, blow Mistral onto all damp surfaces, focusing on the areas where the most moisture accumulates.  Mistral will adhere best if it is applied about 30 minutes after power washing.

Due to Mistral’s unique ability to recycle its adsorptive qualities, (adsorb then release the moisture and dry out), the product will continue to work until the next power washing.

BEFORE BIRTH
Application Rate
1 cup (1/2 lb) per day

Apply Mistral to the mats at farrowing to provide a sanitary environment for the sows and newborns.

When the piglets are born, Mistral will attach to the umbilical cord and will accelerate the healing of the navel due to the drying and antibacterial nature to the products.

DIPPING AT BIRTH
Application Rate
2 oz (1/8 lb) per piglet

Piglets can be dipped in Mistral, or the powder can be dusted onto the piglets, while they are still damp after birth.

Mistral will insulate and wick away moisture from the piglet.  When the piglet is drier and warmer the chilling process will be reduced so that the piglets will suckle within the first 15 minutes, and consume up to three times the amount of colostrums due to the energy saved.

In addition, the antibacterial nature of the product will improve the overall health of the piglets.

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AFTER BIRTH
Application Rate
1 cup (1/2 lb) per crate per day

Apply Mistral to the mats to keep the surface dry and sanitary for the piglets and sows.  Piglets will be drawn to the warm, dry powder covered mats, where they will be safe from crushing.  Mistral will attach to the umbilical cord, reducing infections and accelerating the healing process.

Mistral will improve footing and therefore reduce injury to the piglets and legs.

SCOURS
Application Rate
2 to 3 cups (1-1 ½ lbs) per crate per day

At the first sign of scours, sprinkle Mistral liberally over the entire mat, concentrating the product on the wettest areas.

Once the scours has resolved, continue the higher application rate for 3 to 4 days then return to the normal level.