CATDOLL : How to deal with sows' breast engorgement after weaning? Causes and solutions for sows' breast engorgement

Why do sows experience breast engorgement after weaning?

The sows experience breast engorgement after weaning because the milk cannot be discharged normally in the mammary gland, causing the mammary gland to become congested and swollen. Usually, breast engorgement will cause pain and discomfort to the sows, and in severe cases, it may even cause diseases such as mastitis.

Solutions to sow breast engorgement:

1. Breast massage: Helps with milk discharge and relieves breast congestion. Gently massage along the direction of the breasts, and don't use too much force to avoid causing pain.

2. Keep the environment clean: avoid bacterial infection and reduce the occurrence of mastitis. Clean the sow’s living environment and feeding place regularly.

3. Provide sufficient water and feed: Feed high-quality feed to ensure that sows get enough water and nutrition, which is conducive to restoring the health of the mammary gland.

4. Pay attention to observation: promptly detect abnormal changes in the mammary gland, such as redness and swelling of the nipples, abnormal secretions, etc., and ask a veterinarian for diagnosis in time.

Conclusion

Sows are prone to breast engorgement after giving birth, and timely detection and treatment are crucial to the health and growth of sows. Through the methods introduced in this article, we hope to help farmers better deal with the problem of breast engorgement after sows are weaned and ensure the health and production benefits of sows.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you deal with the problem of sow engorgement.