Scientific Feeding and Management Methods and Key Technical Points for Pigs in Winter

Winter temperature changes are very drastic, and this has a particularly big impact on pig production. During this period, if pig management is not done properly, it can very likely cause huge losses. Below is an introduction to scientific feeding and management methods for pigs in winter!

1. Strengthen disease and epidemic prevention and control

In winter, farms and farmers all take cold-proof measures, such as turning on heating to make the pig house warmer, but in this kind of place with high temperature and also high humidity, it is most likely to cause respiratory diseases and gastrointestinal diseases. For the control of winter respiratory disease syndrome, these pathogens can all be eliminated through certain means. For gastrointestinal diseases, medicinal charcoal can be used for auxiliary treatment such as stopping diarrhea, and antibiotic drugs can also be appropriately used for prevention and control. High temperature and high humidity can also cause some skin diseases in pigs, so do a good job of disinfecting their skin surface.

2. Cold prevention and warmth keeping in the pig house

First of all, start with the doors and windows of the pig house. All damaged doors and windows must be repaired to avoid drafts from holes or gaps invading the pig house. Check whether all equipment and facilities in the pig house are damaged, and whether the insulation equipment and water supply equipment are working normally. The key point is warmth keeping in the farrowing room. Pig beds should be laid in the farrowing room, and infrared heat preservation lamps should be used or heating should be turned on to raise the room temperature.

3. Strengthen feeding management

1. Appropriately increase the pigs' nutrient intake

Because the winter climate is severely cold, when pigs are stimulated by low temperatures, the body's heat production becomes higher, and the energy consumed at the same time is also greater, so the energy level of the feed should be increased. Some high-calorie foods can be added and mixed with feed before feeding. Add 10% corn and 2% vegetable oil to the feed, and some anti-stress substances such as vitamins and amino acids can also be added, and increase the daily feeding amount so that their energy is more sufficient. Winter nights are longer. In order to avoid pigs fasting for too long at night, an additional feeding can be given at an appropriate time in the middle of the night.

2. Reduce intake of raw and cold food

In winter, do not feed raw and cold food. It is best to feed dry powder feed, or heat it with warm boiled water. If raw and cold feed is fed, it is very irritating to the pig's gastrointestinal tract, and gastrointestinal diseases are very likely to occur.

3. Strengthen indoor management

While doing a good job of indoor warmth keeping, doors and windows should also be opened regularly for ventilation and air exchange, to avoid ammonia poisoning and various respiratory diseases in the pig house. Try to choose good weather for ventilation and air exchange.

The above is Tuliu.com's introduction to scientific feeding and management methods for pigs in winter. In winter, the effect of cold prevention and warmth keeping can also be achieved by increasing the stocking density of the pig house. About 30% can be added to the number of pigs raised in summer. The pigs can warm each other, increasing the overall room temperature of the pig house.