CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Emergency measures and prevention methods for sows biting piglets after giving birth

It is a common phenomenon that sows bite piglets after giving birth, which is mostly caused by sows being nervous or stressed after giving birth. This behavior poses a threat to the life safety of piglets. If timely measures are not taken, it may cause death or serious injury to piglets.

Emergency treatment:

1. Move away from the sow quickly: When the sow starts biting the piglets, the piglets should be moved away from the sow immediately. You can use gloves or clean cloth to wrap the piglets and then carefully move them away from the sow.

2. Keep warm: After the piglets leave the sow, they need to be kept warm. Heat lamps or heaters can be used to provide the appropriate temperature to ensure that the piglets are not harmed by the cold.

3. Check the wound: After placing the piglets in a safe place, you need to carefully check whether there are any bite wounds on the piglets. If wounds are found, timely measures should be taken to treat them to avoid infection or bleeding.

4. Seek veterinary help: If the piglet has serious wounds or other physical abnormalities, it is recommended to seek veterinary help immediately. The veterinarian will give a professional treatment plan based on the specific situation.

Prevention methods:

1. Provide a suitable environment: Sows need a quiet, dry and comfortable environment before and after farrowing. You can prepare a special farrowing room for the sow to ensure that she feels safe and relaxed.

2. Ensure adequate nutrition: Sows need adequate nutrition before and after farrowing, including appropriate feed and feeding management. Insufficient nutrition may cause sows to be nervous or stressed after farrowing, increasing the risk of biting piglets.

3. Observe the behavior of sows: During and after delivery, the behavior of sows needs to be closely observed. If the sows are found to be anxious, nervous or have abnormal behavior, timely measures should be taken to intervene to avoid biting the piglets.

4. Provide separation space: For a period of time after farrowing, some separation space can be provided for sows and piglets to prevent sows from excessive contact with piglets and causing bites. Isolation fences or other suitable facilities can be used for separation.

Through the above emergency treatment and prevention methods, the incidence of sows biting piglets after delivery can be effectively reduced, and the life safety and healthy growth of piglets can be protected. At the same time, during the breeding process, breeders should strengthen the observation and management of sows' behavior, discover problems in time and take measures to solve them. Thank you for reading this article. I hope it can help you when you encounter related problems in breeding.