CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to deal with the situation where the old sow crushes the piglets

During the breeding process, breeders often face unexpected situations, such as old sows accidentally crushing piglets to death. This is not only a tragedy, but also brings economic losses to the farm. So, when this happens, how should we deal with it? Next, we will answer your questions from the aspects of preventing similar incidents from happening again and the specific steps to deal with the crushing of piglets.

1. Prevent similar incidents from happening again

First of all, we should try our best to prevent similar accidents from happening again. Here are some preventive measures:

• Design a reasonable layout for the pigsty to ensure the safety of the animals
• Control the number of old sows in the pigpen to avoid overcrowding
• Regularly maintain pig pen facilities to ensure safety
• Set up guardrails or other protective facilities to prevent piglets from being crushed to death
• Provide adequate feed to prevent fighting between pigs

2. Specific steps for handling piglet crush

When the old sow crushes the piglets to death, we need to take the following steps to deal with it:

• Move the old sow away quickly to ensure the safety of other piglets
• Check the injured piglet and provide immediate medical treatment if it still shows signs of life
• Clean up the crushed piglets promptly to prevent the spread of other diseases
• Analyze the cause of the accident and summarize the lessons learned to avoid similar situations in the future
• Contact a veterinarian in a timely manner for professional advice and conduct relevant tests and treatments when necessary

In summary, it is a common accident that the old sow accidentally crushes the piglets. In order to prevent similar incidents from happening again, we should take a series of preventive measures. At the same time, when this happens, we need to deal with it quickly, ensure the safety of other piglets, and consult veterinarians in time.

Thank you for reading this article, I hope it can help you deal with similar situations.