How to treat farrowing sows attacking piglets

How to treat farrowing sows attacking piglets

The phenomenon of attacking piglets during childbirth and lactation of the first-born sow often occurs during sow production. The sows become nervous, have sharp eyes, and are disturbed by behavior. They attack the piglets with their mouths and teeth and are afraid of trying to approach the person.

Attacking piglets (bitelets) mostly occur in the first delivery of many species, which may be related to changes in their hormone levels and pain levels at delivery. Most of the sows in captivity (especially large herds) are in a highly stressed state and will use other pigs (including their own offspring) as enemies. Lack of training, changes in feed, specific strains of Great White Pigs and other factors can all cause or exacerbate sows attacking piglets.

Sows attacking piglets during childbirth and breastfeeding can directly lead to an increase in mortality before weaning. This can be avoided by the following measures:

Take care of the delivery process and pay close attention to the sow's nervousness and biting behavior.

Intramuscular injection of sedatives, such as acepromazine, etc. After sedation, the piglets are removed for 20-30 minutes and then replaced again.

The first-born sow should be transferred to the farrowing house one week before delivery, preferably close to the sow that preceded her tiller. If the first-seeded sow has sharp eyes and flustered uneasiness, other litter piglets can be placed in the farrowing pen and observed. The sow's response.

The branch house should be kept dark and warm, and at the same time careful attention must be paid to the care of employees.

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