CATDOLL : How to help sows give birth smoothly?

introduction

Sow production problems are one of the challenges that pig farmers often face. During the breeding season, if a sow fails to give birth, timely measures need to be taken to help the sow complete the delivery smoothly and ensure the healthy development of the pig herd.

Checking the sow’s body condition

First of all, a comprehensive check of the sow's physical condition is required, including body temperature, mental state, appetite, etc. Make sure that the sow is not suffering from any disease or other discomfort that may affect the delivery process.

Provide a suitable production environment

Provide sows with a clean and comfortable farrowing room, maintain a suitable ambient temperature, and ensure that sows farrow in a quiet environment. Pay attention to prevent slippery floors in the farrowing room to prevent sows from getting injured.

Feeding and management

During the pregnancy period, the sows should be given appropriate feed and nutrition to ensure that they are in good health. Before delivery, the pigs should be properly exercised to relieve the sows' stress.

Watching for signs of labor

Closely observe the behavior changes of sows before and after farrowing, such as pacing, lying down, etc., which usually indicate that farrowing is about to begin. Keep a distance during farrowing to avoid disturbing the sow and ensure a smooth farrowing of piglets.

Professional veterinary guidance

If the sow has problems such as dystocia, the veterinarian should be asked to check and deal with it in time. According to the veterinarian's advice, take correct measures to help the sow solve the problem and ensure the safety of the sow and piglets.

Conclusion

The above methods and measures can help sows give birth smoothly and ensure the healthy development of the pig herd. In daily breeding, pig farmers should also strengthen the management and attention of sows to prevent production problems and improve pig farming efficiency .

Thank you for reading this article. I hope the above content can help you better deal with problems encountered in sow production.