What are some practical ways to save feed when raising pigs?
Pig farming is one of the most common types of livestock farming in China. Pork consumption in China is very high, so there are still many people raising pigs. However, when we raise pigs, we still need to invest some costs. Among them, the largest proportion is the feed cost, so many people want to know how to reduce feed costs when raising pigs. So how can feed be saved when raising pigs? Below, the editor will give a brief introduction for everyone. Let's take a look!
1. Breed selection
When raising pigs, if you want to effectively save feed, then choosing a good breed is very important. In large-scale farming, it is best to choose three-way cross commercial pigs, such as Landrace pigs, Large Yorkshire pigs, etc. This kind of pig has a relatively large body, a full front chest, and very sturdy limbs. Pigs will compete with each other for feed, so this can effectively shorten the pig's growth period. As long as the breed is guaranteed to be high quality and disease-free, the pigs will also grow very quickly. In addition, we should also pay attention to doing a good job in separate pig house feeding. There should not be too many pigs in each pig house, so as to avoid excessive energy consumption.
2. Early castration and tail docking
Early castration and tail docking can also achieve the purpose of saving feed when raising pigs. Generally, about one week after piglets are born, the castration work should be done well. Because at this time, the pain perception system of piglets is not very mature yet, and their recovery ability is also relatively strong, so the castration wound will heal very quickly. Therefore, it is best to do it earlier. After castration, we should also pay attention to the problem of infection. Disinfection work should be done well to avoid bacterial infection and illness. Then the tail docking work should also be completed as early as possible, which can not only save feed, but also avoid injuries caused by piglets biting each other's tails.
3. Segmented feeding
Segmented feeding is also a main measure, and the pigs' stomach-strengthening work should be done well. During the sow's pregnancy, the feed is generally mainly green feed and roughage, and about two jin of concentrate feed should be fed each day. One month before the pig is due to give birth, the feed should be appropriately increased. This is because at about the first three months of fetal development, about 40% of body weight should be increased, and in the fourth month, about 60% of body weight should be increased. For piglets, deworming and stomach-strengthening work should be done well. Parasites can have a very serious impact on the growth and development of piglets. Doing a good job in deworming can not only effectively increase weight, but also save feed.
4. Pay attention to epidemic prevention
In addition, we should also pay attention to doing a good job in epidemic prevention and grasp the timing of pigs being sent to market. Usually, in spring and autumn each year, vaccines should be injected strictly according to the procedures. This can play an effective role in preventing and controlling infectious diseases such as swine fever and swine erysipelas. It can reduce the mortality rate of pigs, so it can also avoid excessive feed consumption. During the process of fattening pigs weighing 40-180 jin, their speed rises in a straight line. If they exceed 200 jin, the growth rate will decline, so attention should be paid to sending them to market as early as possible.
The above is a brief introduction to how to save feed when raising pigs. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone!