CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Things to note before sow farrowing

Preparing the sow for farrowing

The preparation work before sow farrowing is to ensure that the sow can farrow smoothly and smoothly and protect the health of the newborn piglets. Here are a few things to pay attention to:

• Feed: Two weeks before sow farrowing, the type and amount of feed should be gradually adjusted to reduce the stress of sow farrowing. Breeders should consult a veterinarian or professional feeding guide to obtain a suitable feed formula.
• Pens: Ensure that the farrowing room for sows is clean and sanitary. Disinfect and clean up the garbage, and maintain appropriate temperature, humidity and ventilation conditions.
• Monitoring: Closely monitor the sow’s body temperature and appetite before farrowing. Abnormal body temperature or loss of appetite may be a sign that farrowing is about to occur.
• Vaccines: Timely vaccination of pregnant pigs protects sows and unborn piglets from disease infection.
• Drinking water: Make sure the sows have enough fresh drinking water. The drinking water intake of sows during pregnancy is relatively large, so the water source should be replenished at any time.

Sow farrowing process

Farrowing is an important process that requires special attention. Here is some information about the farrowing process:

• Farrowing: Farrowing usually occurs between 114 and 116 days of gestation. However, early or delayed labor is possible.
• Labor Signs: Sows may experience signs before farrowing, such as reduced food intake, restlessness, udder swelling, and milk leakage. These signs may indicate that farrowing is about to occur.
• Farrowing environment: To reduce the stress of farrowing for sows, a quiet, clean and warm environment needs to be provided. Avoid disturbing the sows to prevent tension and stress during farrowing.
• Farrowing process: sow farrowing is usually divided into the opening period, delivery period and placental expulsion period. The opening period refers to the stage when the fetus enters the birth canal and prepares for delivery, the delivery period refers to the stage when the fetus and placenta are delivered from the birth canal, and the placental expulsion period refers to the stage when the placenta is expelled from the mother's body.
• Assisting with delivery: If the sow encounters difficulties or abnormalities during delivery, seek veterinary help immediately. Do not intervene in the delivery process at will to avoid complications.

Postpartum care of sows

Sows need special care and attention after farrowing to ensure the health and survival of their newborn piglets:

• Dry and warm: After farrowing, ensure that the farrowing room maintains a dry and warm environment to prevent piglets from getting sick due to cold or chill.
• Encourage sucking: Make sure newborn piglets have quick access to breast milk, as breast milk is essential for their growth and immune development.
• Placenta cleaning: After the placenta is expelled, the delivery bed should be cleaned in time to ensure hygiene and reduce the chance of pathogens breeding.
• Record data: record the date of sow farrowing, observations during farrowing, and record information such as the number and health status of newborn piglets.

Sow farrowing is a critical production link that requires adequate preparation and careful care. By following the above precautions, you can ensure the success of sow farrowing and the health of newborn piglets.

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