CATDOLL : Causes and treatment of postpartum bleeding in sows

Causes of postpartum bleeding in sows

Postpartum bleeding in sows may be caused by the following reasons:

• 1. Injury during delivery: During delivery, the sow’s reproductive tract may be damaged and bleeding may occur due to a large fetus or difficult delivery.
• 2. Endometrial rupture: The endometrium ruptures after delivery, causing postpartum bleeding in sows.
• 3. Retained placenta in the uterus: If the sow fails to expel the retained placenta smoothly after giving birth, it will also cause uterine bleeding.
• 4. Uterine infection: If the uterus is infected with bacteria after giving birth, it may also cause postpartum bleeding in sows.

Treatment of postpartum bleeding in sows

The following treatment methods can be used to treat postpartum bleeding in sows:

• 1. Stop bleeding in time: Postpartum hemorrhage wounds need to be treated in time, clean the wounds and take measures to stop bleeding.
• 2. Pay attention to rest: Give the sow enough rest and reduce exercise to facilitate wound healing.
• 3. Check the fetal expulsion: ensure that the sow’s fetus is complete after giving birth to prevent infection caused by retained placenta.
• 4. Antibiotic treatment: For bleeding caused by uterine infection, antibiotics can be used as recommended by the veterinarian.

In summary, postpartum bleeding in sows may be caused by delivery injuries, endometrial rupture, retained placenta or infection. In view of this situation, timely measures need to be taken to deal with it and ensure the health of the sows.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand the problem of postpartum bleeding in sows.