CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Diseases and treatments caused by sow fright

Overview of sow fright syndrome

Sow fright refers to a series of physical and psychological symptoms that occur in sows after they are suddenly frightened or startled. This fright usually leads to postpartum discomfort, loss of appetite, abnormal behavior and other problems in sows.

Causes of fright

The reasons for sow fright can be changes in the external environment, such as noise, odor, etc.; or internal reasons, such as illness, veterinary treatment, etc. For sows, fright not only affects their quality of life, but may also have a negative impact on their production performance.

Diseases caused by shock

When sows are frightened, they often experience some physical discomfort and illness.

• Postpartum hair loss : Frightened sows often experience postpartum hair loss, which is caused by stress and anxiety.
• Loss of appetite : After being frightened, sows often lose their appetite due to their poor mental state, which in turn affects their weight and health.
• Decreased immunity : Fright can cause sows’ immune system disorders, thereby reducing the pigs’ resistance and making them susceptible to various diseases.
• Mating obstruction : After a sow is frightened, her body becomes tense, which will affect her estrus and mating process.

Treatment of sow fright

We can take some treatment and improvement measures for diseases caused by sow fright.

• Create a quiet environment : In places where sows are easily frightened, some measures can be taken to reduce external interference and create a quiet environment for the sows.
• Feed adjustment : According to the sow's loss of appetite, appropriate feed adjustments can be made, providing more palatable feed to increase its appetite.
• Veterinary treatment : For sows showing serious symptoms of the disease, a veterinarian should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner.
• Psychological counseling : After the sow is frightened, some psychological counseling methods, such as music therapy, massage, etc., can be used to relieve the sow's tension.

In short, a series of diseases and problems may occur after the sow is frightened, and we need to take timely measures to treat and improve the physical and psychological condition of the sow. Through reasonable treatment methods and good breeding management, we can help the sow recover its health and improve its production performance.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand and treat sow fright syndrome.