CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to treat and prevent heat stroke in pigs

It is a common phenomenon that pigs do not eat due to heat stroke. This may be caused by hot weather, unsuitable breeding environment, etc. When pigs show symptoms of heat stroke, we should take timely measures to prevent the condition from further deteriorating.

Symptoms of heat stroke

The main symptoms of heatstroke in pigs are:

• Loss of appetite : Pigs suffering from heatstroke may experience loss of appetite and reluctance to eat.
• Rapid breathing : Pigs suffering from heat stroke will have rapid breathing and may develop redness around the lips and nostrils.
• Increased body temperature : The body temperature of pigs suffering from heat stroke will increase to over 39 degrees Celsius.
• Lack of energy : Pigs suffering from heatstroke will show symptoms such as lack of energy and fatigue.
• Vomiting and diarrhea : Pigs suffering from heat stroke may experience vomiting or diarrhea.

Treatment

When pigs have heatstroke and don't eat, we can take the following measures to deal with it:

1. Adjust the breeding environment : ensure that the breeding place is well ventilated and avoid a hot and stuffy environment.
2. Lower the temperature of the pigsty : You can use methods such as spraying water and adding ventilation equipment to lower the temperature of the pigsty.
3. Provide plenty of cool water : Pigs are likely to become dehydrated after suffering from heatstroke. Provide them with plenty of cool water in a timely manner and ensure that there is always water in the drinking fountain.
4. Reasonable diet adjustment : The nutritional content in the feed can be appropriately adjusted to increase the pig's appetite.
5. Give appropriate drug treatment : If the pig's heatstroke symptoms are more serious, it is recommended to ask a veterinarian for appropriate drug treatment.

Precautions

To prevent heat stroke in pigs, we can take the following preventive measures:

• Reasonable feeding : Keep the feeding environment clean and ventilated, and ensure the temperature in the pigpen is appropriate.
• Scientific feeding : Rationally allocate pig feed to ensure that pigs get adequate nutrition.
• Proper water supplementation : In hot weather, provide pigs with plenty of cool water.
• Pay attention to heat prevention and cooling : you can use methods such as spraying water and shading to help pigs cool down.
• Regular inspections : Check the pigs’ body temperature and diet regularly, and take timely measures if any abnormalities are found.

In summary, it is a common phenomenon that pigs do not eat due to heatstroke. We can deal with it by adjusting the feeding environment, providing cool water, and reasonable diet allocation. The key to preventing pigs from getting heatstroke is to feed them reasonably and scientifically, keep the pigsty ventilated and clean, and provide cool water to the pigs in time. By implementing the above measures, the problem of pig heatstroke can be effectively prevented and dealt with.

Thank you for reading. I hope this article can help you better deal with and prevent the situation where pigs suffer from heatstroke and refuse to eat.