CATDOLL : The secret of treating dry udder and no milk in sows after parturition

Reasons for dry breasts and lack of milk after childbirth

The dryness and lack of milk in sows after farrowing may be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Malnutrition: Insufficient feed intake or lack of nutrition in sows after farrowing can cause the udder to be unable to secrete milk normally.
• Stress: Sows are affected by stress factors such as environmental changes, transportation, abnormal situations, etc., which can lead to dry udders and no milk after delivery.
• Breast diseases: Breast diseases such as mastitis and breast hyperplasia will affect the normal milk secretion of sows.

Treatment for dry breasts and lack of milk after childbirth

To solve the problem of dry breasts and lack of milk after childbirth, the following treatments can be adopted:

• Reasonable nutrition: Ensure that sows have adequate feed supply after giving birth, especially feed rich in protein, vitamins and minerals.
• Reduce stress: Create a quiet and comfortable environment to reduce stress factors for sows after delivery, which is conducive to promoting milk secretion.
• Drug treatment: If the sow has mammary disease, she needs to seek medical attention in time. The doctor will prescribe a drug treatment plan based on the specific situation.
• Massage care: Massage the sow's breasts at appropriate times to promote milk secretion and help eliminate mammary congestion.
• Keep clean: Keep the sow's postpartum environment and udder clean to avoid infection and facilitate normal milk secretion.

Measures to prevent dry breasts and lack of milk after childbirth

In addition to treatment methods, the following measures can be taken to prevent dry udders and lack of milk in sows after farrowing:

• Scientific feeding: ensure that the sows’ postpartum feed is nutritionally balanced and has an adequate water supply.
• Avoid stress: Try to reduce stress factors for sows after delivery and provide a stable living environment.
• Regular inspection: Regularly check the health of the sow's udder and treat any abnormalities in a timely manner.

Dry udders and lack of milk after sows give birth are common, but this problem can be effectively addressed and improved through scientific treatments and preventive measures. I hope this article will be helpful to you!

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand and deal with postpartum udder problems in sows.