CATDOLL : Practical strategies to effectively prevent pig mortality

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Pig farming is an important economic activity in modern agriculture, but the unexplained death of pigs often troubles farmers. This situation not only affects the breeding benefits, but may also affect the reputation of the farm. Therefore, understanding and taking effective preventive measures is crucial to prevent pig deaths.

Main causes of pig mortality

Before taking preventive measures, it is necessary to understand the main causes of pig mortality. Here are some common factors:

• Diseases : Pigs are susceptible to a variety of infectious diseases, such as swine fever, blue ear disease, parvovirus, etc. The difficulty of detecting these diseases causes pigs to die in a short period of time.
• Feed problems : The quality of feed is directly related to the health of pigs. If the feed contains mold, toxins or unbalanced nutrients, it will lead to slow growth or even death of pigs.
• Environmental factors : Environmental factors in the pig house, such as temperature, humidity, ventilation, etc., have an important impact on the health of pigs. An environment that is too humid or too dry will cause stress to pigs and affect their immunity.
• Improper management : Improper feeding management, such as overcrowding, lack of hygiene, and lack of necessary immunizations, can cause stress responses and lead to death.

Effective measures to prevent pig deaths

After understanding the reasons for pig mortality, farmers can take the following preventive measures to reduce mortality:

1. Regular health check-ups

Regular health checks should be conducted on pigs to detect signs of disease as early as possible. Farmers should establish health records to record the health status of pigs and related vaccination status in a timely manner.

2. Provide high-quality feed

Make sure the feed you use is fresh and nutritionally balanced. You need to choose a reputable feed supplier and test the feed regularly to avoid the presence of harmful ingredients in the feed.

3. Improve environmental hygiene

Keep the pig house clean and disinfect it regularly to reduce the chance of spreading germs. Provide good ventilation and control the temperature and humidity in the pig house to create a comfortable growth environment. If any pig is found to be unwell, it should be isolated and handled in time.

4. Strengthen management technology

Improve the level of breeding management, such as reasonably controlling the breeding density, avoiding overcrowding, reducing fighting between pigs, and improving comfort. In addition, it is also necessary to strengthen the training of breeding staff and improve their professional skills.

5. Vaccinations to prevent diseases

According to the local epidemiological situation, timely vaccination of pigs can reduce the risk of infection. Farmers need to maintain communication with veterinarians and update vaccination plans in a timely manner.

What to do after pig death

Even with preventive measures, pigs may occasionally die and should be managed appropriately:

1. Rapid isolation

When dead pigs are found, they should be isolated immediately to prevent the spread of germs to other pigs. Whether the death is caused by disease or other factors, the dead individuals should be separated from healthy pigs.

2. Conduct etiology analysis

Perform autopsies on dead pigs to find out the cause of death. If it is an infectious disease, effective eradication measures should be taken. If feed or environmental problems are found, relevant factors should be adjusted in a timely manner.

3. Recording of death data

Mortality records should be established to analyze changes in mortality and related factors to provide a basis for future management and breeding operations.

in conclusion

Preventing pig deaths is a systematic work that covers multiple aspects such as breeding management, environmental hygiene, and feed quality. Regular health checks, scientific feed management, and good environmental hygiene can effectively reduce pig mortality. We hope that the above strategies can help farmers and ensure the healthy growth of pigs.

Thank you for reading this article! I hope these measures can help you effectively prevent pig deaths and improve breeding efficiency.