What causes tear stains in sows? The impact is surprisingly big
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So this is the reason sows have tear stains, is the impact really that big?
Tear stains in sows require vigilance. Whether on large-scale farms orbackyard farms, tear stains in pigs are very common and often get no attention from the pig farm, because the pigs will not die. Little do people know that tear stains are a warning signal of disease in the herd and declining immunity, and a prelude to an outbreak on the pig farm. This article explains the causes and harms of tear stains in pigs, hoping that fellow pig farmers will take them seriously and eliminate the condition.
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Common causes of tear stains
In production practice, the main causes of tear stains around the eyes of pigs are: improper control of the pig house environment, abuse of chemical drugs causing damage to the body's immune function, and infection with bacterial or viral diseases, etc.
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Once tear stains form, it indicates disease in the pigs
The liver opens into the eyes. In people with jaundice and hepatitis, we can see that their eyes turn yellow. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, tear stains reflect a problem with the liver. When toxins in the body exceed the liver's detoxification limit, the toxins are expelled through the eyes, and eye discharge and tear stains are the product. A large amount of toxins accumulating in the body and impaired liver function will inevitably lead topig diseasechanges.Once tear stains form, they first affect the growth rate of the pigs, then cause a decline in the pigs' immunity, and are moreover a sign of infection with infectious diseases. It is necessary to combine other symptoms as soon as possible, find the cause, make a diagnosis, and eliminate future trouble.
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Methods to eliminate tear stains in the herd
1. Improve the environmental hygiene of the herd, with particular attention to the concentration of dust and ammonia. 1.1 The herd needs to maintain a reasonable density, and overcrowded pens must not occur, which is especially important when pig prices are low. 1.2 Pay attention to ventilation of the pens; pen ventilation can effectively solve the concentration of ammonia and dust. 1.3 Pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting the pens. Choose a product with little irritation, strong disinfection power, good penetration and long-lasting effect; using it 2 times a week can effectively improve the sanitary environment of the pens. 1.4 Long-term addition of microecological preparations can reduce ammonia in the pens and improve immunity2. Pay attention to feed mold December to June is the period when corn has high moisture content. New corn and the high-humidity season are the 2 main reasons for excessive moisture in corn. During this period, it is recommended to use a highly effective mold remover, and to regularly use liver and gallbladder granules or isatis root to detoxify and remove toxins from the pigs and protect the liver and kidneys.3. Herd cleansing and conditioning plan When tear stains in the herd are severe and the herd's health is poor, using this cleansing and conditioning plan can effectively eliminate tear stains, increase the survival rate, and ensure the safe operation of the pig farm. This cleansing plan was summarized through a large number of clinical experiments and data by thistechnicalservice department, and can effectively remove sub-health symptoms, improve sow production performance and piglet health.Treatmentof this type of disease should follow three principles: 3.1 Add heat-clearing Chinese herbal medicine to the feed; 3.2 Use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent atrophic rhinitis; 3.3 Improve the pig farm environment.
