CATDOLL : The correct way to disinfect suckling pigs after teeth clipping

Why do we need to disinfect suckling pigs after cutting their teeth?

In the breeding industry, in order to reduce the risk of disease and improve the growth efficiency of piglets, it is often necessary to clip the teeth of piglets. However, the process of clipping teeth may cause wounds, which can easily lead to infection and disease if not properly disinfected.

Disinfection principles for suckling pigs after teeth clipping

It is very necessary to disinfect the wounds of suckling pigs after tooth clipping. The principles of disinfection mainly include:

• Thorough cleaning: Before disinfection, first clean the piglet's mouth and wound thoroughly with clean water to ensure the surface is clean.
• Choose a suitable disinfectant: Choose a disinfectant that is non-irritating to the piglet's wounds and has no toxic side effects.
• Effective disinfection: Make sure that the disinfectant can effectively kill all kinds of germs and viruses to avoid cross infection.

Disinfection method for suckling pigs after teeth clipping

Common methods for disinfecting suckling pigs after tooth clipping include:

• Iodine disinfection: Use a cotton ball with iodine of appropriate concentration to apply it on the wound surface and let it stay for a while to kill bacteria.
• Alcohol disinfection: You can use an alcohol cotton ball to gently wipe the wound to achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection.
• Hydrogen peroxide disinfection: Hydrogen peroxide can be quickly oxidized and decomposed, and is effective in disinfecting wounds, but it should not be used for a long time.

Precautions

During the disinfection process after the piglets have their teeth clipped, the following points should also be noted:

• Avoid excessive use of disinfectants: Excessive use of disinfectants may irritate the piglet's mouth, so attention should be paid to the appropriate amount used.
• Avoid eating time: For a period of time after disinfection, piglets should be prevented from eating to prevent them from swallowing disinfectants.
• Observe changes: After disinfection, observe the healing of the piglet's wounds in time. If there are any abnormalities, they should be handled in time.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope the above content can help you properly handle the disinfection work after the piglets’ teeth are clipped.