Postpartum Care Methods and Precautions for Sows
SummaryAfter a sow gives birth, the first thing to do is disinfect the sow, giving the sow and piglets a clean, warm environment; when feeding a postpartum sow, give the sow more water to drink and more green, high-protein food, and the portion of food should be appropriate, not too much at one time; the pigsty should maintain a suitable temperature and humidity, which helps the sow recover and also keeps the piglets from catching cold easily.
Observation
After the sow has finished giving birth to the piglets, the breeder must make sure the afterbirth is completely expelled, and also observe whether the number of umbilical cords matches the number of piglets; for a sow giving birth for the first time or when the piglets are relatively large, the sow's uterus is very easily injured at this time, so the sow must be disinfected and treated for inflammation; a sow consumes a great deal of energy when giving birth to piglets, so during birth you can feed the sow some salt water or food containing high protein.
Feeding
After farrowing, the sow's body has not yet recovered well, so its resistance is relatively low and it is relatively prone to infection, so the sow must be given a clean and hygienic environment; when feeding the sow, some green feed can be added to the feed, give the sow more drinking water, and you can also feed baking soda and the like, but it must be in the right amount, to avoid eating too much at one time.
Pigsty
The pigsty must maintain suitable humidity and temperature, which helps the sow rest and recover, and the piglets will not catch a chill or cold. The pigsty should be routinely disinfected in a timely manner to prevent the breeding of bacteria; when feeding the sow or cleaning, movements should be gentle, keeping the surrounding environment quiet and preventing the sow from being startled.
Disinfection
During the lactation stage, the sow's udder must be cleaned and disinfected properly; after the sow gives birth, give the sow more water to drink, ensuring sufficient drinking water, the water temperature must not be too cold, and an appropriate amount of salt can be added to the water.