In the process of sow fertility, the feeding management on the day of calf is particularly important. This is not only related to the health of the sow itself, but also directly affects the survival and development of newborn piglets. However, how to feed scientifically and rationally requires us to deeply understand and master the following key points.
First of all, we need to focus on the feeding schedule before delivery. At this stage, the sow's body is preparing for the upcoming farrowing, and its physiology and appetite change. Therefore, we can appropriately reduce the amount of feed, especially the supply of solid feed. The purpose of this is to avoid the discomfort that may be caused by too much food in the stomach during farrowing, such as nausea and vomiting. At the same time, the right amount of starvation can also stimulate the secretion of oxytocin in the sow's body, which helps to initiate and advance the farrowing process.
Next, we need to pay attention to the issue of feeding during childbirth. At this critical juncture, the sow's entire energy is focused on farrowing, and any external interference may affect the smooth farrowing. Therefore, we should temporarily stop feeding the sows to avoid discomfort or distraction when the food enters the stomach. In addition, keeping the house quiet and clean, avoiding unnecessary noise and irritation, is also an important measure to ensure a smooth farrowing of sows.
Then, let's take a look at feeding strategies after childbirth. By the time the sow had successfully given birth to her piglets and completed the initial clean-up, she was extremely tired and in dire need of nutrients to regain her strength and produce milk. At this time, we can provide some easily digestible and nutritious feed in moderation, such as porridge, bran soup, etc. These foods not only meet the sow's energy needs, but also help her recover quickly and improve the quality and yield of her milk. However, the amount of initial feeding should not be too much, and should be gradually increased to prevent the sow's gastrointestinal tract from being overburdened and causing problems such as indigestion.
In general, for the feeding of sows on the day of calving, we need to flexibly adjust the type and amount of feed according to the body condition and needs of the sow to ensure the health of the sow and piglets. At the same time, we cannot neglect the cleanliness and hygiene of the pig house. A dry, ventilated and clean environment can effectively reduce the risk of disease in sows and piglets, and improve their quality of life and survival.
In practice, we also need to pay close attention to the behavior of sows and piglets, and identify and deal with possible problems in time. For example, if the sow has abnormal conditions such as loss of appetite and increased body temperature, we should promptly ask the veterinarian to check and **;If the piglets are born with low body weight and low vitality, we need to consider whether artificial assisted lactation or nutritional supplementation is needed.
Through the above interpretation and analysis, we can see that the feeding management of the day of the sow calf is a complex and important task, which requires us to have solid scientific knowledge and practical experience. Only in this way can we truly focus on the health of sows and piglets and achieve efficient and sustainable pig production.