CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Signs and treatments of dystocia in sows

How to tell if a sow has dystocia

For farmers, it is very important to accurately distinguish whether the sow has dystocia. If dystocia can be detected in time and the correct treatment method is adopted, it can not only protect the health of the sow, but also avoid the economic losses caused by dystocia.

So how do you tell if a sow is having a dystocia? Here are some common signs:

• Continuous severe abdominal pain: Sows will experience continuous severe abdominal pain before dystocia, which can be judged by observing the sow's expression and behavior.
• Fallopian tuberculosis stagnation: Under normal circumstances, the fallopian tuberculosis of sows should progress evenly. If the fallopian tuberculosis of sows stagnates, it is likely that dystocia has occurred.
• Abortion: If a sow experiences abnormal vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, it is likely that abortion has occurred.
• Difficulty breathing: Sows may experience difficulty breathing due to increased abdominal pressure during dystocia.

If the above signs are observed, it is necessary to consider whether the sow is experiencing dystocia.

Methods for dealing with dystocia in sows

Once a sow is diagnosed with dystocia, it is critical to take the correct treatment measures in a timely manner. The following are some common treatment methods:

• Midwifery: For mild dystocia, farmers can help sows give birth to piglets smoothly through midwifery. The specific methods of midwifery include the use of midwifery instruments, such as forceps.
• Medical treatment: For sows with severe dystocia, it is best to ask a veterinarian to come immediately for diagnosis and treatment. The veterinarian can solve the dystocia problem through surgery and other means to ensure the safety of the sow and piglets.
• Preventive measures: Dystocia is preventable. Farmers can take some measures to reduce the risk of dystocia in sows, such as reasonably controlling the sow’s feeding environment and feeding management, and conducting regular physical examinations.

Summarize

Dystocia is a common problem in sow farming. It is very important to correctly identify whether the sow has dystocia and take appropriate measures to protect the health of the sow and ensure smooth birthing. By observing the sow's abdominal pain, progress of subtotal dystocia, vaginal bleeding and dyspnea, it is possible to preliminarily determine whether dystocia has occurred. For mild dystocia, assisted delivery can be adopted, and for severe dystocia, veterinary treatment should be sought in time. In addition, prevention of dystocia is also very important. Farmers can start from feeding management and other aspects to reduce the risk of dystocia in sows.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope that through the introduction of this article, you can better identify the signs of dystocia in sows and take correct treatment methods to protect the health of sows and smooth farrowing.