CATDOLL : Sow pregnancy confirmation method and management points

Methods for confirming sow pregnancy

Sow pregnancy is an important information for farmers. How to accurately confirm whether the sow is pregnant can be done in the following ways:

• Observe the estrus period: The estrus period of a sow is 21 days, calculated from the last estrus. If the sow does not show estrus, she may be pregnant.
• Observation of pig physical signs: After pregnancy, the sow's nipples will become thicker and longer, and the abdomen will gradually bulge.
• Ultrasound examination: Ultrasound examination can be used to confirm whether the sow is pregnant. Generally, ultrasound examination can be performed around 60-70 days of pregnancy.
• Blood hormone testing: Pregnancy can be confirmed by testing the hormone levels in the sow's blood.

Key points for sow pregnancy management

Special attention should be paid to the management of sows during pregnancy to ensure the health of the sows and fetuses:

• Feeding and management: Rationally match feed to ensure adequate nutrition and feed at regular times and in fixed quantities.
• Environmental management: Keep the breeding environment clean and dry to prevent sows from being disturbed by the external environment.
• Regular physical examinations: Ask a veterinarian to perform regular physical examinations to ensure the health of the sows and fetuses.
• Epidemic prevention and control: Do a good job in disease prevention and control to ensure that sows and fetuses are not affected by diseases.

The above methods and management points can help farmers accurately confirm whether the sow is pregnant, and do a good job of management during pregnancy to ensure the health of the sow and fetus.

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