What to do about lime-colored urine in pregnant sows? Prevention and treatment methods
AbstractFirst, the protein in the feed needs to be reduced, add 0.3% baking soda to the feed, feed for about 7 days, then add amoxicillin and multivitamins. If it is caused by urinary tract inflammation or urate deposition, amoxicillin can be added to the feed for 3-5 days, and baking soda to the drinking water for 7 days. At the same time, sulfonamide drugs must not be added to the feed for a long time, and the sanitation of the pig pen should be strengthened, disinfection should be carried out regularly, and attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the drinking water.
I. Treatment methods for lime-colored urine in pregnant sows
1. If a pregnant sow develops lime-colored urine, first the protein in the feed needs to be reduced, add 0.3% baking soda to the feed, feed for about 7 days, then add amoxicillin and multivitamins. If it is caused by urinary tract inflammation or urate deposition, amoxicillin can be added to the feed for 3-5 days, and baking soda to the drinking water for 7 days, appropriately lowering the feed protein level.
2. At the same time, for urinary tract infection, the sow can also be given an intramuscular injection of Houttuynia cordata injection plus ceftiofur sodium for anti-inflammatory treatment. Normally, the sow's external genitalia must be kept clean, sulfonamide drugs must not be added to the feed for a long time, and the sanitation of the pig pen should be strengthened, disinfection should be carried out regularly, and attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the drinking water.
II. Causes of lime-colored urine in pregnant sows
1. Insufficient drinking water
(1) In summer, temperatures are relatively high, and the drinking water demand of pregnant sows surges, but drinking water management on many pig farms is very lax. In particular, the drinking water pipes on some pig farms are directly exposed to the sun, causing the water temperature to be too high, which reduces the number of times pregnant sows drink water.
(2) At the same time, factors such as insufficient water supply pressure on the pig farm, unreasonable height setting of the drinkers, and low water flow speed from the drinkers can also lead to insufficient drinking water for pregnant sows. The urine output of pregnant sows decreases, and the mechanical flushing effect of urine on bacteria on the urinary tract mucosa weakens. Bacteria continuously accumulate in the urinary tract, and pregnant sows develop cystitis and pyelonephritis.
2. Moldy feed
Summer is a season with a high incidence of mycotoxins. Continuously accumulating mycotoxins can easily cause pyelonephritis in pregnant sows. Therefore, pig farms should promptly clean up leftover feed residue in the troughs every day, otherwise mycotoxins are easily produced. It is recommended that pig farms add a highly effective mycotoxin adsorbent and detoxifier, such as Meilijing, throughout the entire pregnant sow feed, which helps reduce urinary tract infection in pregnant sows caused by mycotoxins.
3. Inadequate care
(1) If the rear quarters of a pregnant sow are not cleaned in time after farrowing, pathogenic bacteria begin to multiply in large numbers. The bacteria can enter the vagina through the cervix, and because the sow's vagina and urethra are connected, this can cause urinary tract infection.
(2) Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the sow's rear quarters. For 5-7 consecutive days after farrowing, use 0.1% potassium permanganate to clean the sow's rear quarters, and promptly inject long-acting sensitive antibiotics, such as enrofloxacin and ceftiofur, which can effectively inhibit the multiplication of pathogenic bacteria in the urinary tract.