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Prevention and emergency measures for heat stroke in pigs in hot summer weather

Summer is a high-risk period in pig farming, especially in hot weather, when pigs are prone to health problems due to heat stroke. In order to effectively prevent and deal with heat stroke in pigs, farmers need to take a series of preventive measures and emergency measures.

Precautions

1. Provide a suitable drinking water environment

Pigs' water needs will increase in hot weather, so farmers need to ensure that there are sufficient drinking water facilities in the pigsty and that clean, fresh water is always available. In addition, appropriate electrolytes and vitamins can be added to the water to allow pigs to better consume heat energy in their bodies.

2. Provide the right feed

Pigs consume more energy in hot weather, so they need to be fed more nutritious feed to provide them with sufficient energy and nutrients. The protein content of the feed can be appropriately increased, and the pigs' feed intake can be increased to enhance their physical strength and immunity.

3. Provide a suitable rest environment

In hot weather, pigs need a cool environment to alleviate the problem of overheating. Farmers can set up shade nets or sprinklers in the pigsty to reduce the ambient temperature and ensure good ventilation in the pigsty. In addition, wet cooling air mats can be laid for pigs to help them dissipate heat.

Emergency measures

1. Detect abnormal symptoms promptly and isolate sick pigs

In hot weather, the symptoms of heat stroke in pigs include difficulty breathing, drooling, and increased body temperature. Farmers need to regularly check the condition of the pigs, and immediately isolate pigs with abnormal symptoms and take appropriate treatment measures.

2. Actively lower the pig’s body temperature

When a pig suffers from heat stroke, its body temperature needs to be lowered as quickly as possible. This can be done by wiping the pig's body with a wet towel, giving it a cool water bath, spraying it with cool water, etc.

3. Provide appropriate diet

Pigs suffering from heatstroke may experience loss of appetite. Farmers can give them some easily digestible feed, such as rice paste, fruit puree, etc., to help them recover their strength.

In short, preventing heat stroke in pigs requires farmers to pay close attention to the condition of pigs in hot weather and take corresponding preventive and emergency measures. By providing appropriate diet, drinking water and rest environment, timely detecting abnormal symptoms and timely treatment, heat stroke in pigs can be effectively prevented and dealt with.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope these preventive and emergency measures will help solve the problem of heatstroke in pigs in summer!