What to do when a sow has insufficient milk secretion after farrowing

In pig farms or among household pig raisers, we often encounter this situation: sows after farrowing have no milk, or some have insufficient milk secretion. This is a very common situation, and many pigs will experience this phenomenon. It is closely related to the supply of lactogenic substances in the sow, her milk-producing function, and the suckling pattern of the piglets. So below, Shuaishuai will explain how to solve it!

1. Hormonal regulation imbalance

The main cause of this situation may be an imbalance between two hormones, namely prolactin and oxytocin. These two hormones will be stopped from being secreted by the bacteria in the large intestine. Once constipation occurs, a large amount of E. coli will produce bacterial endotoxins that accumulate in the intestinal tract and cannot be excreted. In this case, we can use the breeding-specific balanced key to feed the sow, and once intestinal peristalsis is restored, the problem can be solved.

2. Mycotoxin poisoning

This toxin can directly affect the reproductive function of breeding pigs, reduce the pig's physical strength and immune function, and form a kind of immunosuppression. The general symptoms are that the sow does not come into heat, cannot conceive, and the body gives off an odor and the vulva is swollen, etc. We can use the breeding-stock detoxification type or nystatin to solve mycotoxins and sterilize.

3. Mastitis and metritis

The general specific manifestations are redness, swelling, and heat in the udder. The main cause is chronic mastitis caused by flies, or the floor in the farrowing house being too rough, or the sow's toes. In severe cases, it can also cause pus to flow from the uterus, which is also one of the reasons for low or no milk secretion. Postpartum sows can be given 1-2 packs of Mamijian, which can treat metritis and mastitis and achieve a milk-promoting effect.

4. Constipation

Constipation will reduce the sow's feed intake and lower her ability to digest food, leading to less absorption of milk-producing substances by the sow and insufficient supply. We can add water to the feed to make it easier to digest and softer. A postpartum sow's normal milk production is generally 12 liters, so if the sow's lactation problem cannot be solved in time, Hengyuru can be used as a substitute; otherwise, weaning the piglets will affect their development, and their growth needs should be supplemented in time. If they do not drink the sow's milk, using Hengyuru as a substitute is also acceptable. Although its nutritional value is not that high, saving one is one.

The above are the solutions for insufficient milk secretion in postpartum sows. Have you all learned them? Once a sow has this situation, she must be treated in time. Using Hengyuru as a substitute can also let them survive. Save one if you can, do not just wait. I hope this article can help everyone.