CATDOLL : CATDOLL: An effective method to solve the problem of diarrhea in sows before delivery

Diarrhea before delivery is one of the common problems in the breeding process. Diarrhea before delivery will have adverse effects on the health of sows and the growth of piglets, so timely measures need to be taken to solve this problem in breeding management.

Causes of diarrhea before childbirth

There may be many reasons for sows to have diarrhea before delivery, mainly including:

• Feed problem: Some ingredients in the feed are not suitable for sows to digest, resulting in diarrhea.
• Infection problem: Sows are infected by bacteria, viruses, etc., causing diarrhea.
• Drinking water problem: Certain unclean substances in drinking water cause indigestion in sows.
• Environmental issues: unsanitary breeding environment, high or low temperature and other factors affect the sow's digestive system.

Workaround

The following measures can be taken to address the causes of diarrhea in sows before delivery:

• Feed management: Rationally adjust the feed formula to ensure that the nutrients in the feed are balanced and avoid blindly pursuing high production which may lead to indigestion in sows.
• Disease prevention: Regularly vaccinate sows to protect them from common viral and bacterial infections.
• Drinking water management: Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of sows’ drinking water and avoid the presence of pollutants in the drinking water.
• Environmental improvement: Keep the breeding environment sanitary and well ventilated, maintain a suitable temperature, and provide comfortable living conditions.

First aid measures

If the sow has diarrhea before delivery, the following emergency measures can be taken:

• Suspend feed: Stop feeding the sow to relieve the gastrointestinal burden.
• Increase water intake: Increase the sow's water intake to prevent dehydration.
• Electrolyte supplementation: An appropriate amount of electrolytes can be added to drinking water to help sows restore water and electrolyte balance.
• Ask a veterinarian for diagnosis: If the condition is serious or lasts for a long time, you should ask a veterinarian to diagnose and come up with a reasonable treatment plan.

In short, diarrhea in sows before delivery is a problem that breeders need to pay attention to. We can prevent and solve this problem through feed management, disease prevention and control, drinking water management and environmental improvement. At the same time, when acute diarrhea symptoms occur, emergency measures should be taken in time, and a veterinarian should be asked to diagnose and treat.

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