CATDOLL : Causes and treatments of sow fatigue

Symptoms and causes of fatigue in sows

Sow fatigue refers to the symptoms of decreased activity, loss of appetite, and lack of energy in sows. Common causes include:

• 1. Malnutrition: Sows lack adequate feed and nutrients, resulting in decreased physical strength.
• 2. Poor adaptation to the environment: unreasonable conditions such as temperature, humidity, and ventilation in the breeding environment affect the comfort of the sows.
• 3. Disease infection: Sows are infected by bacteria, viruses and other diseases, causing fatigue.
• 4. Irregular estrus: Abnormal estrus cycle and obstructed fertilization of sows may also cause fatigue.

Treatment of sow fatigue

In view of the causes of sow fatigue, we can take the following treatments:

• 1. Feeding and management: Ensure that the sows have sufficient and nutritionally balanced feed and keep the drinking water clean and sufficient.
• 2. Environmental hygiene: Keep the breeding environment dry and well ventilated, and clean the pens regularly.
• 3. Disease prevention and control: Regularly vaccinate sows, conduct regular physical examinations, and detect and treat diseases in a timely manner.
• 4. Nutritional supplement: Under the guidance of a veterinarian, appropriately supplement vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
• 5. Regulate estrus: Regulate the estrus cycle of the sow to ensure successful fertilization.

Through the comprehensive application of the above methods, sows can recover their physical strength, improve their immunity, and ensure their healthy growth. I hope this article will help you understand and solve the problem of sow fatigue.

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