CATDOLL : How to deal with diarrhea in postpartum sows?

Causes of diarrhea in sows after delivery

Postpartum diarrhea in sows is a common condition, mainly due to postpartum intestinal dysfunction, which affects the digestive system to a certain extent. In addition, changes in the living environment, feed changes, or improper feeding and management of sows after delivery can also cause diarrhea.

Treatment

Once you find that the sow has diarrhea after giving birth, it is very important to deal with it in time. Here are some ways to deal with diarrhea:

• Observation situation: First, observe the diarrhea condition of the sow. The frequency, color, odor, etc. of diarrhea will help with subsequent diagnosis and treatment.
• Drinking water: Ensuring that sows drink enough water and maintaining water intake is the key to preventing dehydration.
• Feed adjustment: Make appropriate adjustments to the sow's feed. You can choose easily digestible feed to avoid sows eating too greasy or feed that easily causes indigestion.
• Drug treatment: If the situation is serious, you need to seek veterinary treatment in time. The doctor will prescribe a suitable drug treatment plan based on the specific situation of the sow.
• Environmental management: Ensure the sow’s living environment is clean and hygienic, keep the toilet clean, and avoid bacterial infection.

Prevention methods

It is also important to prevent diarrhea in sows after farrowing. Some preventive measures include:

• Reasonable feeding: Pay attention to reasonable feeding to ensure regular feed supply for sows and avoid sudden changes in size.
• Living environment: Maintain the sow’s living environment stable and avoid drastic changes in living environment.
• Regular physical examinations: Check the physical condition of the sows frequently to identify and deal with problems in a timely manner.
• Drinking water hygiene: Change the drinking water regularly to ensure the hygiene of the drinking water and avoid digestive problems caused by unclean drinking water.

Postpartum diarrhea in sows is a problem that needs to be taken seriously. Timely treatment and effective prevention are important links in ensuring the health of sows.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it will help you solve the problem of postpartum diarrhea in sows.