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The correct method and precautions for cutting the umbilical cord of newborn piglets

Cutting the umbilical cord of a newborn piglet is a very important part of the pig farming process. Correct operation can effectively prevent infection and other health problems. The following are the correct methods and precautions for cutting the umbilical cord of a newborn piglet:

1. Preparation

Before you cut your piglet's umbilical cord, you'll need to make sure you have the following tools:

• Disinfectant alcohol
• Sterilized scissors
• Sterile cotton swab
• Disinfectant (optional)

2. Operation steps

Please follow the steps below to correctly cut the umbilical cord of a newborn piglet:

1. Ensure the operating environment is clean and disinfected to reduce the risk of infection.
2. Wipe the sow's nipples and umbilical cord with disinfectant alcohol.
3. Wipe the blades of the scissors with disinfectant alcohol.
4. Wipe a cotton swab with disinfectant alcohol and dip it in an appropriate amount of disinfectant solution (if available).
5. Tuck the piglet's umbilical cord toward the sow's abdomen and wipe the umbilical cord with a cotton swab moistened with disinfectant.
6. Use sterile scissors to quickly cut the umbilical cord between the umbilical cord and the piglet's abdomen, keeping the cut neat.
7. Wipe the scissors with disinfectant alcohol to make sure the cutting edges are clean.
8. After the umbilical cord has been cut, observe the piglets carefully for signs of bleeding, pain or infection.

3. Notes

When cutting the umbilical cord of newborn piglets, the following matters need to be noted:

• Always check the sharpness of the scissors before operation to avoid causing unnecessary pain to the piglet.
• Never tear the umbilical cord with your hands to avoid bleeding or infection.
• After cutting the umbilical cord, observe the piglets in time to see if they have any abnormal symptoms and take appropriate treatment measures in time.
• If the piglet's umbilical cord is abnormal, such as being too long, too short, or showing signs of bleeding, please consult a veterinarian promptly for appropriate treatment recommendations.
• After cutting the umbilical cord of the sow and piglets, ensure the operating environment is clean to prevent infection.

Cutting the umbilical cord of newborn piglets is an important and necessary operation. The correct method can ensure the health and growth of piglets while avoiding potential disease risks. I hope this article will be helpful to you in raising newborn piglets. Thank you for reading!