The temperature level in a pig farm directly determines the health of the pig herd
Pig farm temperature determines pig herd health
(Agricultural Wealth Network) In the production management of a pig farm, environment and temperature are two important factors that directly determine production, and they are also the magic weapon for a pig farm to win. Treating temperature as an important issue is a major improvement in management philosophy.
The temperature required by pigs at each stage is different, which requires production managers to always understand temperature and control temperature, so as to minimize stress and impact on production caused by inappropriate temperature. The temperatures for pigs at each stage are summarized as follows:
The optimal temperature range for breeding boars: 17-21°C; the optimal temperature range for gestating sows: 18-21°C; the optimal temperature for lactating sows: 20-22°C; the optimal temperature for suckling piglets: 29-33°C; the optimal temperature for nursery piglets: 22-25°C; the optimal temperature for finishing pigs: 19-22°C.
In combination with actual production conditions, how to properly control the temperature for different pig herds is the key. From the perspective of production managers, managers should clearly know the temperature range required by pigs at each stage, and find ways to provide operable conditions, such as ventilation and cooling equipment in summer, and heating and warming equipment in winter, and require breeders to record the temperature of the pig houses and pig herds they are responsible for every day, and keep the records on file. From the perspective of breeders, they must control the temperature of their own pig herds well, which is the most critical factor in raising pigs well. How to effectively control the temperature of the pig herd? The following is an introduction to experience:
1. In livestock houses, use dry manure cleaning as much as possible, and use as little water as possible, to prevent stress on the pig herd from high temperature and high humidity and from low temperature and high humidity.
2. Observe the specific conditions of the pig herd, such as sleeping posture and feeding conditions.
3. Do a good job in ventilation, warming, and other work.
4. Prevent drafty wind and the intense heat of summer.
A thermometer is an important basis for measuring the temperature in a livestock house, but we also cannot rely too much on the thermometer. Everything should be pig-centered and the pigs have the final say. This requires breeders to have a high sense of responsibility and dedication. For example, the temperature in the farrowing room can be 21-25°C, while the temperature in the creep box is 29-32°C. Breeders cannot just see that the thermometer is within this range and then think everything is fine. They must carefully observe the sleeping posture, feeding, health, and other conditions of sows and suckling piglets to adjust the temperature so that the pig herd is in the most suitable state. After piglets are weaned, warming is usually needed, in the range of 29-31°C. However, in actual operation, we cannot just look at whether the thermometer is within this range. We need to observe the sleeping posture and feeding conditions of the piglets. If the temperature is too high, the piglets will not feed, will drink a large amount of water, and will sleep scattered or not sleep and run around. If the temperature is too low, the piglets will huddle together. Breeders should adjust the temperature in a timely manner according to these conditions to ensure the most suitable temperature state for the piglets.
Temperature is the basic guarantee for pig herd health and one of the important factors that can build the internal immunity of pigs. At the same time, temperature is also the best barrier for controlling pathogens, so grasping the temperature of the pig herd is grasping the magic weapon for a pig farm to win.
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The temperature required by pigs at each stage is different, which requires production managers to always understand temperature and control temperature, so as to minimize stress and impact on production caused by inappropriate temperature. The temperatures for pigs at each stage are summarized as follows:
The optimal temperature range for breeding boars: 17-21°C; the optimal temperature range for gestating sows: 18-21°C; the optimal temperature for lactating sows: 20-22°C; the optimal temperature for suckling piglets: 29-33°C; the optimal temperature for nursery piglets: 22-25°C; the optimal temperature for finishing pigs: 19-22°C.
In combination with actual production conditions, how to properly control the temperature for different pig herds is the key. From the perspective of production managers, managers should clearly know the temperature range required by pigs at each stage, and find ways to provide operable conditions, such as ventilation and cooling equipment in summer, and heating and warming equipment in winter, and require breeders to record the temperature of the pig houses and pig herds they are responsible for every day, and keep the records on file. From the perspective of breeders, they must control the temperature of their own pig herds well, which is the most critical factor in raising pigs well. How to effectively control the temperature of the pig herd? The following is an introduction to experience:
1. In livestock houses, use dry manure cleaning as much as possible, and use as little water as possible, to prevent stress on the pig herd from high temperature and high humidity and from low temperature and high humidity.
2. Observe the specific conditions of the pig herd, such as sleeping posture and feeding conditions.
3. Do a good job in ventilation, warming, and other work.
4. Prevent drafty wind and the intense heat of summer.
A thermometer is an important basis for measuring the temperature in a livestock house, but we also cannot rely too much on the thermometer. Everything should be pig-centered and the pigs have the final say. This requires breeders to have a high sense of responsibility and dedication. For example, the temperature in the farrowing room can be 21-25°C, while the temperature in the creep box is 29-32°C. Breeders cannot just see that the thermometer is within this range and then think everything is fine. They must carefully observe the sleeping posture, feeding, health, and other conditions of sows and suckling piglets to adjust the temperature so that the pig herd is in the most suitable state. After piglets are weaned, warming is usually needed, in the range of 29-31°C. However, in actual operation, we cannot just look at whether the thermometer is within this range. We need to observe the sleeping posture and feeding conditions of the piglets. If the temperature is too high, the piglets will not feed, will drink a large amount of water, and will sleep scattered or not sleep and run around. If the temperature is too low, the piglets will huddle together. Breeders should adjust the temperature in a timely manner according to these conditions to ensure the most suitable temperature state for the piglets.
Temperature is the basic guarantee for pig herd health and one of the important factors that can build the internal immunity of pigs. At the same time, temperature is also the best barrier for controlling pathogens, so grasping the temperature of the pig herd is grasping the magic weapon for a pig farm to win.
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