CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to keep pigs cool in summer?

Summer is a test for pig farmers. High temperatures can easily lead to health problems such as fever and heat stroke in pigs. In order to ensure the growth and breeding efficiency of pigs, pig farmers need to take a series of measures to lower the body temperature of pigs.

1. Provide cool drinking water

In summer, pigs need to drink more water to maintain body temperature and replenish water. Pig farmers should regularly check drinking water facilities to ensure that the water source is clean and fresh, and increase the number of drinking water facilities when the temperature is high to provide pigs with sufficient water.

2. Prevent heat stroke

• Ensure that the pigpen is well ventilated and that fresh air can circulate.
• Avoid exposing pigs to the sun and provide adequate shade such as trellises or trees.
• Bathe your pigs regularly and use cool water or a mist spray to help lower their body temperature.

3. Adjust feed and feeding time

Pigs’ dietary requirements change during the summer. Pig farmers can help keep their pigs cool by:

• Reduce the intake of high-protein feeds and avoid excessive fever.
• Divide feed into multiple feedings to prevent pigs from eating a large amount at one time when the temperature is high.
• Providing pigs with feed rich in vitamin C can help improve their heat resistance.

4. Control the ambient temperature

During hot weather, pig farmers can control the temperature of their pig houses by:

• Install cooling equipment such as fans, coolers, or misting systems.
• Adjust the ventilation system of the pig house to ensure air circulation and heat dissipation.
• Place cooling materials such as cold blankets or ice packs in the pig house.

In summary, fever in pigs in summer is a common problem, but through reasonable feeding management and cooling measures, pig farmers can effectively lower the body temperature of pigs and ensure the health of pigs and breeding benefits.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it can help you solve the problem of pig fever in summer.