How to raise pigs so they grow fast? Introduction to practical farming methods
For pig farmers, pigs that grow fast are the ones that earn more. How to raise pigs in a way that saves money and grows them fast is the issue they care about most. So how do you raise pigs so they grow fast?
1. A healthy herd:
To make pigs grow fast, the first thing you need is a healthy body. Without that, making pigs grow fast is nonsense. In addition, “fast growth” is built on the foundation of “high production” and “high survival.” Without “high production” and “high survival,” “fast growth” is also just nonsense. This shows how important sow feeding and management are, which will not be elaborated on here. This requires us to do a good job with the immunization work for related vaccines, do a good job handling various stress responses, and do a good job preventing common diseases on the pig farm.
2. Suitable environmental conditions
Fast-growing pigs need relatively superior environmental conditions, including:
1. Unsuitable temperature will affect pig feed intake;
2. Humidity can affect the herd through its effect on temperature;
3. Poor hygiene conditions will increase the chance of disease occurrence;
4. Poor air quality and insufficient oxygen will increase the burden on the respiratory organs, reduce the resistance of the respiratory organs, and increase the occurrence of respiratory diseases.
Every effort should be made to improve the several influencing factors above.
3. Feed management
During the fattening stage, pigs' feed intake will increase, and this is the stage when pigs grow fastest. If feeding and management are done properly during this stage, it will accelerate the growth rate of young pigs, improve their own immunity, and lay a good foundation for early marketing.
Generally speaking, the feed cost of fattening pigs accounts for about 70% of the total feed cost of a pig farm. Pigs in the fattening period have the largest feed intake, and the conversion rate and utilization rate of feed directly affect the benefits of the pig farm. At this time, pig feed should not be chosen just because it is cheap in order to save money. The key is to ensure quality and choose reasonable fattening pig feed. Good fattening pig feed can meet the nutritional needs of fattening pigs, while also making them eat less, grow fast, and not put on fat.