Mink are prone to heatstroke in summer, and farmers need to take heatstroke prevention measures in advance

1. Characteristics. In the hot summer season, the temperature is high, the humidity is high, and the weather is sweltering. Poor ventilation in the sheds and nest boxes where mink are raised allows direct sunlight to hit the mink's body. If drinking water is insufficient, the mink's body heat cannot dissipate, which can cause cerebral congestion or paralysis of the higher nerve centers. After heatstroke, the mink's body temperature rises significantly, the visible mucous membranes are flushed, the nose mirror is dry, and there is intense thirst.

2. Symptoms. When the disease first onset occurs, the sick mink appears restless and agitated, then lies stiffly, with paralysis of the hindquarters, opens its mouth and pants heavily, and emits harsh cries. As the condition develops, the mink shows head tremors, swaying, unsteady walking, foaming at the mouth, vomiting, and other symptoms, and finally dies from coma and whole-body convulsions. 3. Prevention and treatment. In the hot summer, shade measures should be taken for the sheds and cage houses in the birthing area, such as covering the top of the cage boxes with green firewood and grass, enclosing the sheds with shade nets, and planting melons and beans between the sheds to avoid direct sunlight, but always pay attention to maintaining good ventilation, and if necessary, water can be sprinkled inside the sheds. When the disease occurs, the sick mink can be moved to a cool and well-ventilated place, and cold water can be applied to the head or used for an enema. To quickly lower the mink's body temperature and strengthen cardiac function, 1 ml of Antongding and 0.3-0.5 ml of Nikethamide can be injected intramuscularly, and 20-30 ml of glucose sodium chloride can be injected subcutaneously.