Key points of feeding and management techniques for raising pigs in autumn
Pig farming has become one of the main livestock projects in our country, and pork has also become one of the main meats in our country. The pig farming industry is now also a major source of income in our country's rural areas, and as the weather gradually turns colder, we have also entered autumn. The feeding and management work of pig farming is also becoming more and more difficult, and when raising pigs in autumn we need to do a good job in all aspects of the work. Below, the editor brings you the feeding and management methods for raising pigs in autumn, let's take a look together!
1. Cold prevention and warmth preservation
Autumn has arrived, and the temperature is dropping. Pigs are warmth-loving animals, so we need to adjust the temperature of the pig house properly to prevent the pigs from freezing and catching colds. Increase the temperature appropriately according to the specific situation, check whether there are damaged areas in the pig house, and repair drafty spots in time. The stocking density can be appropriately increased, which can effectively raise the temperature of the pig house, but it must also be kept appropriate, otherwise excessive density makes the pigs prone to respiratory diseases. In autumn, the floor of the pig house must be kept dry and must not be damp; a damp environment has a lower temperature and easily triggers various diseases. If conditions permit, heating equipment such as underfloor heating can be added to the pig house.
2. Disease prevention and control
Autumn is a period of high incidence of pig diseases. If management work is not done well, diseases such as respiratory diseases and foot-and-mouth disease are extremely likely to occur. Strengthen the management of the pig house, ensure the pig house is clean and hygienic, and do a good job in drug prevention. After the beginning of autumn, pay attention to weather changes and take corresponding measures in time. In addition, every pig must be properly vaccinated, with increased injection frequency, to improve the pigs' resistance. In autumn, emphasis should also be placed on strengthening the management of pregnant pigs and piglets, because their resistance is very poor, so they need to be given “special care”.
3. Strengthen ventilation
Strengthening ventilation is the key to autumn management. For example, keeping the pig house dry and enhancing air circulation in the pig house both require ventilation. Vents can be set in the ceiling of the pig house to facilitate ventilation and prevent the wind from being too strong when the door is opened and the low temperature from affecting the growth of the pigs. It can also promptly discharge the damp air and harmful gases from the injections and perform air exchange. If ventilating by opening the door, pay attention to observing changes in temperature and wind volume and adjust appropriately. We must not only ensure ventilation of the pig house but also control the temperature of the pig house well.
4. Prevention and control of African swine fever
African swine fever is a disease with devastating harm to pigs. Over the past month, many large-scale outbreaks of African swine fever have occurred one after another in many places in our country. This causes the entire year's farming to result in a total loss. In order to prevent the spread of African swine fever, we must do a good job in the prevention and control of African swine fever when raising pigs. Moreover, African swine fever currently has no effective vaccine or drug for treatment, so we must regularly disinfect the pig house, do a good job in prevention work, strengthen the management of the pig house, clean the pig house regularly, and prohibit outside personnel from visiting. Reduce the amount of outside materials, and if abnormal situations are found, they must be reported and must not be handled privately.
The above are the feeding and management methods for raising pigs in autumn. Among them, everyone must pay special attention to the prevention and control of African swine fever. Although it is a type of disease, the editor discussed it separately. This is because the harm of African swine fever is the greatest among all other diseases. If prevention work is not done well or it is not discovered in time, it may cause all pigs to be infected and die. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.