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How to deal with sows that do not give birth to all piglets during farrowing

Farrowing is a common task for pig farms, but sometimes the sows do not give birth to all the piglets. We need to take appropriate measures to deal with this problem.

Checking the sow’s body condition

First, carefully check the sow's physical condition. Sometimes, the sow may not be able to give birth to all the piglets successfully due to physical weakness or fetal abnormalities. In this case, we should contact a veterinarian immediately for diagnosis and treatment.

Helping sows give birth to remaining piglets

If the sow is in good health, we can try to help the sow deliver the remaining piglets. A common method is to use forceps or an obstetric breech-off technique (OB-off technique) to help the sow deliver the piglets.

Pay attention to the nutritional intake of sows

During pregnancy and after farrowing, proper nutritional intake is very important for the development of sows and piglets. Ensuring that sows get enough nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals can improve the body condition of sows and the survival rate of piglets.

Precautions

In order to reduce the risk of sows not giving birth fully, we can also take some preventive measures. Regularly carry out sow breeding plans to ensure that the sow's pregnancy cycle is normal; regularly check the sow's physical condition and deal with abnormalities in a timely manner; provide a good breeding environment to ensure the sow's quality of life.

In short, it is a common problem that sows fail to give birth to all piglets during farrowing. We should take appropriate measures according to the specific circumstances to ensure the health and safety of sows and piglets.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand how to deal with incomplete farrowing in sows.