With the improvement of people's living standards, pork, as one of the main meat foods, has attracted more and more attention for its quality and safety. As an important part of pork production, the health status of fattening pigs has a crucial impact on pork quality and production efficiency. Body temperature is one of the important indicators to judge the health status of fattening pigs, so how normal is the body temperature of fattening pigs?This article will uncover the answer to this question for you.
1. How much is the body temperature of fattening pigs normal?
The normal body temperature of fattening pigs varies depending on factors such as age, season, individual differences, etc. In general, the body temperature of fattening pigs is around 385 to 395 is the normal range. During the summer high temperature season, the body temperature of fattening pigs will increase, but it should not exceed 395℃；In the low temperature environment of winter, the body temperature of fattening pigs may be slightly reduced, but it should not be lower than 38.
2. How to measure the body temperature of fattening pigs?
Measuring the body temperature of fattening pigs is one of the important means to judge their health. When measuring body temperature, it can be done using a veterinary thermometer or an electronic thermometer. Here are the steps to measure the body temperature of a fattening pig:
Choose a quiet, clean environment into which the fattening pigs are driven.
Shake the mercury column of the thermometer below 35 and apply a lubricant such as petroleum jelly.
Slowly insert the thermometer into the fattening pig's ** to a depth of about 3 to 4 cm.
Wait about 5 minutes and then remove the thermometer and read the body temperature data.
3. How to judge the health status of fattening pigs according to their body temperature?
By measuring the body temperature of fattening pigs, health problems can be detected in time and corresponding measures can be taken. Here's how to judge the health of fattening pigs based on their body temperature:
If the body temperature of the fattening pig is lower than 38, there may be serious infection or poisoning, etc., and timely measures need to be taken**.
If the body temperature of the fattening pig is higher than 395. There may be fever, infection, etc., and corresponding measures need to be taken.
If the body temperature of the fattening pig is within the normal range, but there are other abnormalities, such as loss of appetite, malaise, etc., it is also necessary to diagnose and ** in time.
Fourth, how to ensure that the body temperature of fattening pigs is normal?
In order to ensure the normal body temperature of fattening pigs, the following measures need to be taken during the breeding process:
Maintain a suitable breeding environment temperature to avoid the impact of high temperature, high humidity or low temperature and humidity on fattening pigs.
Regularly disinfect and clean the breeding premises to reduce the breeding and spread of germs.
Arrange the feed formula and feeding amount reasonably to avoid the decline of fattening pigs' resistance due to factors such as malnutrition or indigestion.
Regular health check-ups and vaccinations are carried out to improve disease resistance and immunity in fattening pigs.
In conclusion, the body temperature of fattening pigs is one of the important indicators to judge their health. In the breeding process, a series of measures need to be taken to ensure that the body temperature of fattening pigs is normal, so as to improve the quality and production efficiency of pork. At the same time, for fattening pigs with abnormal conditions, it is necessary to diagnose and improve in time to avoid the deterioration of the condition and the adverse impact on the quality and production efficiency of pork.
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