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Common problems in sow production: How to deal with sows carrying stillbirths

Stillbirth is a common problem in sow production. Once a sow is found to be pregnant with a stillbirth, it needs to be dealt with in a timely manner, otherwise it will affect the health of the sow and the breeding benefits. Next, let's take a closer look at the causes and treatment methods of stillbirth in sows.

Cause Analysis

There may be many reasons for sows to have stillbirths, the most common of which include malnutrition, poor environment, disease infection, etc. In daily production management, the feeding and management of sows should be strengthened to ensure that the sows have adequate nutrition supply, ensure a clean and hygienic environment, and promptly detect and treat sow diseases.

Treatment

When a sow is found to be pregnant with a dead fetus, effective measures should be taken immediately, including:

• Isolation treatment: Isolate sows pregnant with dead fetuses in time to avoid cross infection.
• Clean the environment: Clean the sow’s living environment in time and keep it clean and tidy.
• Adjust feeding: Adjust the feeding method and feed of sows to improve the nutritional level.
• Medical treatment: If necessary, consult a veterinarian promptly for diagnosis and treatment.

Through the comprehensive application of the above measures, the incidence of stillbirth in sows can be effectively reduced, the health of sows can be guaranteed, and breeding efficiency can be improved.

Thank you for reading this article about common problems in sow production: How to deal with sows carrying dead fetuses. I hope it can provide you with some help in your breeding management.