How to raise free-range pigs in summer? Practical summer management methods
SummaryPay attention to hygiene: In summer, pig pens are hot and humid, smell strongly, and have many mosquitoes and flies, which easily breed bacteria, so the pig pens need to be actively disinfected and sterilized. Separate raising: If there are many free-range pigs, they should be raised separately to avoid overcrowding causing poor heat dissipation in the herd. Cooling: Build some shade sheds or shaded areas to give the pigs shade, and at noon sprinkle some water on the ground to cool them down. Provide more water: Always prepare clean drinking water and scientifically match the feed formula.
Animals usually have relatively thick subcutaneous fat, which is not good for heat dissipation, and free-range pigs in summer usually spend their time cooling down. During this period, attention must be paid to the sanitary environment so that the free-range pigs will not get sick. The free-range density should not be too high, otherwise poor air circulation can also easily cause disease. The last thing is water. Water is essential for free-range pigs in summer.
1. Free-range pigs need good hygiene in summer
The pig pen in summer is a hot and humid environment with a relatively strong smell, and there are usually many mosquitoes and flies. This easily breeds bacteria and also brings health problems to the free-range pigs, while also bringing health problems to people. So at this time, disinfection and sterilization are needed. Therefore, for free-range pigs in summer, one of the most commonly done things is disinfection.
2. Free-range pigs need to be raised separately in summer
If the free-range density is too high, this is not very good for the pigs' heat dissipation and may cause breathing problems in the pigs, and may also cause heatstroke or other pathological changes. So if the number of free-range pigs is relatively large, they can be appropriately raised separately, and the density should not be too high.
3. Free-range pigs need cooling in summer
Summer is hot weather. If free-range pigs do not have suitable shaded areas, they are very easily sunburned or suffer heatstroke. So at this time, some shade sheds or shaded areas can be built, and some plants can also be planted around them so that the free-range pigs have places to take shade. When the temperature becomes hotter at noon, some water can be sprinkled on the ground for cooling.
4. Free-range pigs need more water in summer
Usually in summer, pigs being raised will show poor appetite. At this time, some feed formulas need to be changed, such as increasing the proportion of concentrated feed, and more feed containing vitamins and minerals can be added to provide the nutrition the pigs need. When feeding, avoid the period of high temperature and choose to feed when the temperature is not high, such as early morning or evening. Clean drinking water also needs to be prepared at all times. First, it plays a role in heat dissipation, and second, after the pigs drink it, it helps regulate body temperature.