CATDOLL : How to scientifically treat sows without milk after giving birth?

Symptoms of sows without milk after farrowing

Postpartum milk deficiency in sows is a common condition, mainly manifested by:

• The breasts are soft and there is no milk secretion.
• Piglets are allergic to smell and refuse to suck milk.
• The piglets lose weight rapidly and become weak.

Treatment

For the situation of sows having no milk after giving birth, we can adopt the following scientific treatment methods:

• Adjust the feeding environment: Keeping the feeding environment clean and tidy and maintaining a comfortable living atmosphere will help sows restore milk secretion.
• Reasonable feeding: Provide nutritious and easily digestible feed, feed according to the sow's postpartum condition, and help it improve its physical fitness.
• Regular massage: Regularly massage the sow's breasts to promote milk secretion and help the sow maintain breast health.
• Chinese medicine assistance: Based on the advice of veterinarians, certain Chinese herbs or Chinese medicine formulas can be given to sows orally to promote milk secretion.
• Scientific feeding of piglets: If the sow is unable to produce milk, it is necessary to provide milk substitutes for the piglets in time to ensure their nutritional needs.

Prevention methods

In order to avoid the sow from having no milk after giving birth, we can prevent it from the following aspects:

• Scientific feeding and management: Keep the sow breeding environment clean and disinfect it regularly to prevent sows from being infected.
• Reasonable feeding: According to the sow's pregnancy and lactation stages, scientifically match the feed to ensure its nutritional needs.
• Avoid excessive fatigue: During pregnancy and lactation, sows should avoid excessive exercise and stress and keep a good mood.
• Regular physical examinations: Ask a veterinarian to perform regular physical examinations to ensure the sows are in good health and prevent related diseases.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand the treatment and prevention measures for postpartum milk deficiency in sows.