Detailed Explanation of the Key Management Techniques for Masked Palm Civet Farming

The masked palm civet is a valuable wild animal raised for its fur and meat. As market demand has changed, wild masked palm civets have been heavily hunted, which has led to a new farming venture on the market: the artificial breeding of masked palm civets. So when raising masked palm civets, how should we manage them? Let's take a look at how they do it.

1. Farming Environment Management

Masked palm civets have very small litters and are easily startled, so the farm should be relatively quiet, and it is best not to keep other creatures around them. When feeding, keep the noise as low as possible, and do not let strangers enter the farm. Second, the masked palm civet is a fur-bearing animal, so it fears high temperatures, which means we need to reasonably regulate the temperature inside the farm, keeping it between 20 and 30 degrees as much as possible. Also, keep the area ventilated and dry, and avoid damp conditions indoors. Finally, the light inside the farm should not be too strong; diffused light is best, with proper shading to avoid irritating the masked palm civets.

2. Feed Formulation

We should formulate the feed for masked palm civets reasonably to ensure balanced nutrition. Generally, corn is the staple food, followed by wheat bran, rice, soybeans and the like, all of which can be used for feeding. Of course, we can also supplement their feeding with some fruit, dairy products or meat. Among these, corn accounts for 33 to 42 percent of the total feed amount, while wheat bran and soybeans each account for 15 percent, and the rest can be allocated in appropriate amounts.

3. Feeding Management

When feeding, we should ensure a variety of feeds, which can improve palatability and also help promote balanced nutrition and increase the feed conversion rate. Generally, young civets need only about 50 to 100 grams per day, while adult masked palm civets need about 150 grams, and pregnant masked palm civets about 170 grams. Second, we also need to reasonably adjust the feed ratio according to how masked palm civets perform in different seasons; for example, spring requires high-protein feed, while autumn requires high-energy feed. Finally, feeding should be done at fixed times and in fixed amounts every day, twice a day is enough, in the morning and in the evening, with the evening feeding being the main one, which helps with fattening.

4. Daily Management

During the raising of masked palm civets, we need to observe and record their food intake, activity and growth every day. Second, regularly clean up the feces and leftover feed in the farm, change the drinking water frequently, and keep the water clean. Also, carry out regular comprehensive disinfection and cleaning, including the feed troughs, water troughs and every corner of the farm. In addition, provide them with a sand bath to keep their bodies clean and tidy.

5. Disease Prevention

Masked palm civets have strong resistance and rarely develop diseases. But just in case, we still need to make preventive preparations and keep some commonly used medicines on the farm. Second, when feeding, do not give masked palm civets moldy or rotten food, and at the same time you can add a little oxytetracycline or other antibiotics to the daily feed, which can help strengthen their constitution. Finally, to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases, carry out vaccination against canine distemper and botulism.

Masked palm civets have been very popular on the market in recent years, and the price of their fur is quite high, so the farming prospects are actually quite good. Today, the editor has brought you the management techniques for masked palm civet farming. I hope you like them, and the editor will keep working hard.