CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to identify a high-quality sow

The importance of sows

Sows play a vital role in the pig farming industry, and choosing a high-quality sow is crucial for farmers.

Appearance characteristics

A good sow should have the following appearance characteristics:

• Proportionate appearance, medium build
• Glossy and fine hair
• Broad back, dignified posture

Behavioral manifestations

In addition to appearance, the behavior of the sow is also an important indicator of its quality:

• Lively, active, clean
• Gentle temperament, easy to get along with other pigs
• Strong maternal instinct, careful care for piglets

Production performance

Finally, the quality of a sow also needs to be judged based on its production performance:

• Strong reproductive capacity and high birth frequency
• High piglet survival rate and rapid growth
• The sow itself grows fast and has good meat quality

In general, a high-quality sow should not only be well-proportioned in appearance and docile in behavior, but also have excellent production performance, so as to bring better economic benefits to farmers.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope these indicators can help you better identify a high-quality sow.