What are the precautions for raising pigs in spring? Farmers need to master these points
Pig farming is a common breeding project. Nowadays, many rural households raise pigs themselves, and many township and village enterprises have also set up large-scale pig farms. So, what are the precautions for raising pigs in spring? Let's learn about them together!
1. Ventilation and warmth
Ventilation and warmth are the primary precautions for raising pigs in spring, because the temperature in spring has not yet fully risen and is relatively low, which is not conducive to the growth of pigs. Therefore, we must take good insulation measures. If conditions permit, heating equipment can be added to the pig pen, or a fire can be lit outside the pig pen for warmth, but care must be taken to keep it away from flammable materials to prevent fires. After a winter, the air in the pig pen is relatively stale, so we also need to do a good job of ventilation. When ventilating, do not open the lower windows, to prevent the pigs from catching a cold. A large blower can be used for ventilation and air exchange.
2. Feeding management
When pigs overwinter, most of the nutrition in their bodies is used to keep warm and resist the cold temperature, so after the Beginning of Spring the pigs are relatively weak. Therefore, in spring, feeding management must be strengthened, and the nutritional ratio in the feed should be increased. An appropriate amount of carrots and vegetable leaves can be added to the feed to increase the pigs' vitamin intake. Do not feed expired or moldy feed, otherwise it can easily cause gastrointestinal diseases in pigs, lower their immunity, and lead to illness. Try to ensure the feed is fresh, so that the pigs' growth can recover as soon as possible and their resistance can be improved.
3. Timely deworming
Parasites also begin to reproduce in spring, so deworming pigs in spring is very important. Failure to deworm in time will cause stress reactions in pigs and affect their growth. When deworming, we must ensure it is comprehensive and thorough, and not miss any pig. When using deworming agents, pay attention to the spraying location and concentration, to avoid the deworming agent entering the pigs' mouths and causing poisoning from accidental ingestion. During deworming, the pigs' living utensils should also be moved out of the pig pen to prevent the deworming agent from being sprinkled into the feed trough and water trough and causing contamination. Therefore, during deworming, special care must be taken: not a single pig can be missed, and pigs must not be allowed to accidentally ingest the deworming medicine.
4. Disease prevention and control
Disease prevention and control is something that requires special attention in every season. In particular, in recent years our country has experienced a nationwide large-scale African swine fever epidemic, causing many pig farmers to lose everything. Therefore, disease prevention and control is very important. We must strengthen the management of pig pens and do a good job of sanitation work, focusing on prevention, and must not neglect the details of any aspect of breeding.
The above are the precautions for raising pigs in spring compiled for you by the Tuliu.com editor. We hope they can help all farmers.