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What to do when a sow is about to give birth

The mother pig is about to give birth to piglets, what should I do? When facing the situation that the sow is about to give birth, correct care and management are very important. Here we introduce some relevant knowledge and precautions.

Preparation

Before a sow gives birth, a clean, warm, and quiet delivery room needs to be prepared for her. The floor of the delivery room should be covered with clean straw or sawdust to ensure a clean environment and avoid infection. In addition, the equipment and disinfectant required for postpartum treatment also need to be prepared.

Observation of mother pig's condition

Before farrowing, carefully observe the sow's behavior. Usually the sow will become restless and look for a suitable place to prepare for farrowing. At this time, she should be guided to the prepared farrowing room. If there are any abnormalities before farrowing, such as persistent shortness of breath, convulsions, etc., contact a veterinarian in time.

Helping with labor

When the sow starts to give birth, she will usually handle it on her own. However, if the sow is found to be unusually tired or the labor process is blocked, she can be helped moderately. The way to help can be to gently wipe the piglets with a clean wet cloth, and to help the sow clean broken water or residual placenta, but avoid excessive force that may cause injury.

Postpartum care

After the piglets are born, the sow will lick them clean and help them breathe. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the piglets can absorb colostrum in time to keep their bodies warm. After giving birth, the sows should be given nutritious feed to keep them recovering.

The above precautions and care can help the mother pig give birth to healthy piglets smoothly. Providing a good production environment and careful care for the sow will help the growth and health of the piglets.

Thank you readers for reading this article. Through this article, you can better understand the process and care methods of sow farrowing.