CATDOLL : A practical guide to effectively preventing sow mummification

Understanding the Meaning of the Sow Mummy

Sow mummification is a common problem in the pig farming industry, usually related to health problems encountered by sows during or after farrowing. Its symptoms are severe obesity, loss of appetite or even complete inability to eat before and after farrowing. This not only affects the health of the sow itself, but also has a negative impact on the survival rate of its piglets. Therefore, it is particularly important to prevent sow mummification .

The Origin of Sow Mummies

Understanding the causes of sow mummification can help farmers take better preventive measures. Here are some of the main causes:

• Malnutrition: The nutritional requirements of sows increase dramatically during pregnancy and after parturition. If adequate nutrition is not provided in time, mummification can easily occur.
• Environmental stress: If the sow’s breeding environment is too hot, the humidity is inappropriate, the stocking density is high, or the facilities are incomplete, it will increase its mental stress and affect its appetite.
• Disease: Certain diseases such as uterine infection and mastitis will directly affect the health status and eating ability of sows.
• Number of farrowings: After experiencing multiple farrowings, high-prolific sows consume a lot of energy and are prone to physical weakness.

Effective measures to prevent sow mummification

In order to effectively prevent sow mummies, farmers should start from the following aspects:

1. Provide balanced nutrition

Ensure that sows receive adequate nutrition throughout pregnancy and lactation. It is recommended to follow the following points:

• Feed quality: Choose high-quality feed, making sure it is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals.
• Feeding in moderation: Adjust feeding amounts at different stages of pregnancy to suit the different nutritional needs of sows.
• Nutrient supplementation: When necessary, supplement vitamins and trace elements to ensure the health of the sows.

2. Optimize the breeding environment

Building a comfortable and safe breeding environment is also crucial to preventing sow mummification. Pay attention to the following points:

• Temperature and humidity control: Maintain suitable temperature and humidity in the breeding environment, and ensure good ventilation.
• Reduce interference: When the sow is about to give birth, try to minimize interference with it and create a quiet environment.
• Cleanliness and hygiene: Clean the house regularly to keep it dry and free of pathogens.

3. Regular health check-ups

Regular health checks on sows can help identify potential problems early and address them in a timely manner:

• Weight monitoring: Regularly monitor sow weight and adjust feeding amount appropriately.
• Disease screening: Pay attention to the health of sows, detect and treat diseases in a timely manner.
• Vaccination: According to the local disease epidemic situation, sows should be vaccinated in time to prevent the occurrence of diseases.

Summarize

Sow mummification not only affects the health of sows, but may also affect the survival rate of piglets. This phenomenon can be effectively prevented by providing balanced nutrition, optimizing the breeding environment, and regular health checks. I hope that through the sharing of this article, it can help farmers improve the health management level of sows.

Thank you for reading this article. We hope this article can help your breeding business and enable your sows to have a healthier life and better production performance.