What are the reasons for slow growth in piglets?

1. Improper weaning. Farmers often use a one-time weaning method, and the piglets are sold immediately after weaning, making it difficult for them to adapt for a time, which affects weight gain. Weaning should begin 5-6 days before weaning, gradually reducing the number of suckling sessions for the piglets until they are completely weaned.

2. Delayed supplementary feeding. Supplementary feeding should start when piglets are 10 days old, beginning with feed that is fragrant, sweet, crisp and easy to digest, then gradually switching to normal feed.

3. Improper feed and feeding methods. The transition in feed quality should be gradual, and the number of feedings should gradually decrease from many to few.

4. Environmental conditions change too much. A comfortable living environment should be created for piglets, and changes in rearing conditions should be carried out gradually.

5. Extensive management. In actual pig production, pigs can be grouped according to how fast they eat and their temperament, with 3-6 pigs per pen, so that the pigs compete for feed and grow quickly. In addition, training should be done well so that they eat at a fixed spot, defecate at a fixed spot and sleep at a fixed spot, keeping the environment sanitary.

6. Epidemic prevention and castration should be reasonably scheduled. Zhang Ligong