CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Feeding tips and precautions for weaned sows

How to Feed Weaned Sows Correctly

Weaning is one of the important links in the sow breeding process. Reasonable weaning feeding can effectively improve the growth rate and litter quality of pigs. The following are some tips and precautions for feeding weaned sows:

1. Determine the appropriate weaning time

Generally speaking, the weaning time is about 21-28 days after birth. At this time, the sow can secrete enough milk to supply the piglets, but the piglets' stomachs have also adapted to the digestion of powder feed.

2. Gentle transition feed

After weaning, piglets need to be gradually transitioned to solid feed. This process needs to be done gently to reduce the stress response of the piglets. In the first few days, the sow's milk can be mixed with pig feed, and the proportion of pig feed can be gradually increased until it is completely switched to solid feed.

3. Increase the palatability of feed

Piglets may not be very interested in solid feed after weaning, so some more palatable ingredients, such as sugar, yeast protein powder, etc., can be added appropriately to stimulate the piglets' appetite.

4. Group feeding

After weaning, piglets should be fed in groups to avoid competition and malnutrition of weak piglets. The piglets in each group should be close to the same weight to ensure that each piglet can get enough feed.

5. Make sure you drink enough water

In addition to a reasonable feed supply, weaned piglets also need sufficient drinking water. Water intake is crucial for the digestion, absorption, growth and development of piglets, so the trough should be kept clean at all times and ensure that there are sufficient drinking water facilities.

6. Observe your health status

During the weaning process, it is very important to observe the health status of the piglets in time. If the piglets are found to have poor appetite, listlessness, abnormal defecation, etc., timely measures should be taken, such as adjusting the feed formula, increasing immune support, etc.

7. Measure your weight regularly

In order to understand the growth of piglets, their body weight can be measured regularly and feed supply can be adjusted according to changes in body weight.

8. Pay attention to environmental hygiene

The environmental hygiene of the weaning room is an important guarantee. Keeping the weaning room clean can reduce the breeding of pathogens, which is crucial to the healthy growth of piglets.

Conclusion

Feeding weaned sows is a complex and important task, which requires attention to factors such as feed transition, feeding environment hygiene, and water supply. Only by doing a good job of weaning feeding can we ensure that both sows and piglets can grow healthily. I hope the above tips and precautions can be helpful to farmers.

Thank you for reading this article and I hope it provides you with some advice and guidance on feeding weaned sows.