CATDOLL : Exploring the reasons and solutions for sows not eating

Reasons why sows don’t eat

Sows not eating is a common but worrying problem for pig farmers. There may be a number of reasons why sows are not eating, the main ones being:

• Health problems: Sows may suffer from loss of appetite due to illness or external environmental factors, such as gastrointestinal problems, excessive stress, etc.
• Feeding environment: Improper temperature, humidity, ventilation and other conditions in the pig house will also affect the sow's desire to eat.
• Feed problems: Poor feed quality, feed taste and flavor that do not suit the sow's preferences, etc. may all cause sows to be unwilling to eat.
• Behavioral issues: Sows may become depressed after farrowing, resulting in a reluctance to eat.

How to deal with it

To address the problem of sows not eating, pig farmers can take the following measures:

• Check promptly: If you find that the sow is not eating, check it promptly to rule out health problems.
• Improve the breeding environment: adjust the temperature and humidity of the pig house, keep it clean and ventilated, and provide a suitable living environment.
• Adjust feed: Check feed quality and adjust according to the sow’s needs, ensuring feed taste and flavor is to her liking.
• Pay attention to postpartum depression in sows: For sows with postpartum depression, appropriate methods can be used to relieve their emotions and increase their appetite.

Through the comprehensive response of the above methods, it can help solve the problem of sows not eating and ensure the health and growth of sows.

Thank you for reading this article, I hope it can provide some help for your pig production practice.