Signs of sow abortion and countermeasures

Sows are one of the most important livestock animals in the breeding industry, but sometimes they may suffer from miscarriage. Miscarriage not only causes economic losses to farmers, but also has a negative impact on the health and production capacity of pigs. Therefore, it is very important for farmers to understand the signs of sow miscarriage and related countermeasures.

1. Signs of abortion in sows

Abortion in sows is often accompanied by certain signs, including:

• Loss of appetite
• Increased or unusually fluctuating body temperature
• Breast and vulva swelling
• The abdomen becomes hard or soft
• Vaginal bleeding or discharge
• Slowed or abnormal behavior
• Having trouble breathing or coughing

2. Possible causes of sow abortion

There are many reasons why sows may abort, including:

• Malnutrition
• Infections, such as bacterial or viral infections
• Bad environment, such as unsuitable environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, noise, etc.
• Stress or overwork
• Breed or genetic factors
• Improper feeding and management, such as unreasonable feed, unclean drinking water, etc.
• Other diseases or abnormal conditions, such as obstetric diseases, uterine infection, etc.

3. Countermeasures for sow abortion

In response to the problem of sow abortion, farmers can take the following measures:

• Feeding and management: Pay attention to providing reasonable feed and water sources to ensure that sows get enough nutrition and water. At the same time, keep the pig house clean and maintain appropriate environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.
• Disease prevention and control: Regularly carry out preventive measures such as vaccination and deworming, strengthen epidemic monitoring and prevention and control, and reduce the risk of disease transmission.
• Genetic improvement: Select excellent pig breeds for breeding to avoid genetic defects caused by breeding.
• Stress management: Reduce the stress level of sows, provide appropriate rest and exercise environment, and avoid overwork.
• Timely treatment: Once signs of abortion are found in sows, ask a veterinarian to examine and treat them in time to reduce the possibility of the disease worsening.

In short, sow abortion is a common but serious problem. Farmers should pay close attention to the health of sows and take corresponding preventive and therapeutic measures to ensure the production and economic benefits of the pig herd. Especially when there are signs of abortion, ask a veterinarian to check in time to determine the specific cause and develop a targeted treatment plan.

I hope this article has provided you with relevant knowledge and countermeasures about sow abortion. Thank you for reading!