CATDOLL : A complete guide to raising sows in rural areas, everything you want to know from breed selection to breeding

Choosing sows

When raising sows, you must first choose good quality breeding pigs. Usually, you can choose sows with a symmetrical appearance, full spirits, and no obvious symptoms of disease. In addition, the breed of sows is also a very important consideration. The main sow breeds on the market currently include {Breed 1}, {Breed 2}, {Breed 3}, etc.

Environment Construction

The feeding environment of sows is crucial to their growth and development. It is necessary to ensure that the feeding place is hygienic, has a suitable temperature and good ventilation. The sow shed should be kept dry, and feces and urine should be cleaned at any time to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

Reasonable feeding The feeding of sows must be scientific and reasonable, including reasonable meal distribution and regular nutritional supplementation. Generally speaking, the feed for sows should contain various nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals.

• Give sows regular physical examinations to ensure they are in good health.
• Provide sows with sufficient drinking water and keep the water source clean.
• Control the distribution and feeding time of feed to avoid waste.

Disease prevention and control

The health status of sows is directly related to the growth and development of their offspring, so disease prevention and control is particularly important.

• Carry out vaccinations regularly to prevent common infectious diseases.
• Pay attention to environmental disinfection and clean and disinfect the breeding places regularly.

Reproduction management

The reproductive cycle of a sow is generally about 21 days. Good management work should be done during pregnancy to ensure the health of the sow and fetus.

Pig sales

When the sows grow up, you can choose to sell the piglets or sell the sows directly. Choose the right time and channel for sales to ensure that the sales price is reasonable and profitable.

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