Preventive Measures and Key Technical Points for Sow Miscarriage in Summer
China's annual pork consumption is the highest among all meats. Pig farming now covers a very large area, and when raising pigs, the feeding and management of sows is extremely important, because sows directly affect the overall development of the herd. After entering summer, if management is poor, sows are highly prone to miscarriage. So how should we prevent sow miscarriage in summer? Below, the editor gives a brief introduction for everyone. Let's take a look!
1. Farming Environment
After entering the high-temperature environment of summer, pregnant sows cannot effectively balance their own body heat, so they are very likely to develop various pathological changes, leading to miscarriage. Therefore, in summer we should provide sows with a comfortable growing environment. Materials with good heat insulation can be used to cover the pig house to block the sun's heat radiation, which can also effectively lower the temperature inside the pig house. Then make sure the pig house has good ventilation capacity, setting up vents, exhaust fans, etc., to promote air convection, lower the sow's body temperature, and reduce miscarriage.
2. Feeding Management
After a sow becomes pregnant, especially during the high-temperature period of summer, great attention must be paid to feeding management. Ensure the sow has sufficient nutrient intake. When feeding pregnant sows in summer, the focus of feeding should be placed on the first week of pregnancy. Do a good job of protecting the embryos, promote embryo development, and avoid miscarriage. In addition, strengthening the sow's nutrition during pregnancy can improve the sow's growth and development capacity and enhance the physique of the piglets. So in summer we must be sure to meet the sow's needs for protein, minerals and various other nutrients.
3. Drinking Water Management
As summer temperatures rise, the rate of water evaporation in the sow's body also speeds up. If water is not provided in time, the sow is very prone to dehydration, which also greatly affects embryo development. Therefore, in summer we must be sure to supply plenty of water, and the trough must be kept with water at all times. In summer, cool water can be appropriately given to drink, which can lower body temperature as quickly as possible and also promote the digestion and absorption of feed. This can also effectively help with the sow's pregnancy and miscarriage prevention.
4. Disease Prevention and Control
Sows are also highly prone to illness in summer, so we should also pay attention to the prevention and control of various diseases that easily cause sow miscarriage. First, control the environmental hygiene of the pig house well, and regularly disinfect the pig house to reduce pathogens. Then also pay attention to storing feed properly, because feed is very prone to spoilage in summer. The feed storage environment must be well controlled, and moldy or spoiled feed must not be fed, otherwise the sow is very prone to poisoning, which can then cause miscarriage.
The above is a brief introduction on how to prevent sow miscarriage in summer. The management of sows in summer is very important, and we must be sure to do the management work well. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!