CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Treatment and prevention of breathing difficulties in sows

Breathing difficulties in sows are a common disease that, if not treated in time, will seriously affect the health and production performance of the pig herd. This article will introduce some common treatments and preventive measures to help farmers better manage and care for sows.

Cause Analysis

Sows' breathing difficulties may be caused by a variety of factors, such as respiratory tract infection, lung disease, feed poisoning, etc. Therefore, before treatment, we must first analyze and determine the cause.

Treatment

• Drug treatment: The appropriate drug treatment plan is determined according to the cause, such as antibiotics for respiratory infections and bronchodilators for lung diseases.
• Respiratory tract cleaning: Clean the respiratory tract by brushing, flushing, etc. to reduce blockage by sputum and other foreign matter.
• Oxygen therapy: For sows with severe breathing difficulties, oxygen therapy can be given to increase blood oxygen saturation.
• Improve environmental conditions: Keep the pig house well ventilated to avoid the accumulation of harmful substances such as ammonia and dust.

Precautions

• Reasonable feeding: Provide sows with balanced and nutritious feed, strengthen feeding management, and keep the pig herd healthy.
• Good environmental hygiene: Keep the pig house clean and hygienic, clean up feces and dirt regularly to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
• Regular testing and vaccination: Regularly test the health of sows and vaccinate them as recommended by your veterinarian to prevent respiratory infections.
• Isolation and observation: Isolation and observation should be carried out before introducing new sows to prevent the spread of disease.

In short, sow breathing difficulties not only affect the quality of life of sows, but also cause losses to the economic benefits of the breeding industry. Therefore, farmers should pay close attention to the health of sows, take timely treatment and prevention measures, and ensure the health and production performance of sows.

Thank you for reading this article and I hope it helps you in treating and preventing dyspnea in sows.