Winter is coming, for the newly purchased piglets, how to prevent cold and disease has become a concern for pig farmers.
In this article, we will give you a detailed introduction to how to take care of the newly purchased piglets in winter and let them grow healthily.
1.Maintain the temperature in the barn: In winter, the temperature is low and the temperature in the barn is essential for the growth and health of the piglets. Pig farmers should ensure that the temperature in the barn is between 18 and 25 to ensure the comfort of the piglets. Thermal lights, electric blankets and other equipment can be used to raise the temperature of the pig house.
2.Increase litter: Laying dry, soft litter in the pig house, such as straw, wood chips, etc., can effectively reduce the cooling of the ground and provide a warm living environment for the piglets.
3.Shelter from wind and snow: Installing windproof film on the windows and doors of the pig house can reduce the invasion of cold air and reduce the humidity in the pig house, which is beneficial to the health of piglets.
1.High-protein feed: In winter, when the temperature is low, the piglet's metabolism will slow down and more calories will be consumed to maintain body temperature. Therefore, pig farmers should appropriately increase the protein content in the feed to meet the growth and development needs of piglets.
2.Warm water feeding: The water temperature is low in winter, and direct feeding of cold water can easily lead to diarrhea in piglets. Pig farmers should use warm water to feed their piglets to reduce discomfort.
3.Timing and quantification: Pig farmers should formulate a reasonable feeding plan according to the age, weight and other factors of the piglets to ensure that the piglets' diet is nutritionally balanced.
1.Vaccination: Pig farmers should vaccinate their piglets accordingly according to the recommendations of their veterinarians to prevent the occurrence of diseases.
2.Environmental hygiene: Keep the pig house clean and hygienic, regularly clean the manure and change the bedding to reduce the breeding of pathogenic microorganisms.
3.Observe the condition of piglets: Pig farmers should pay close attention to the mental state, appetite, excretion and other conditions of piglets, and should seek medical attention in time once abnormalities are found.
1.Moderate exercise: On sunny days, the piglets can be allowed to exercise moderately outside the barn to strengthen their resistance.
2.Reasonable grouping: According to the age, weight and other factors of piglets, reasonable grouping is carried out to avoid weak piglets being bullied and affecting their growth and development.
In short, raising pigs in winter, piglet cold protection and disease prevention are the key. Pig farmers should start from the aspects of warmth, diet, disease prevention, etc., to create a comfortable living environment for piglets and ensure their healthy growth.