Dystocia in sows is a common obstetric condition that can lead to the death of sows and piglets if not taken in time. Therefore, it is very necessary to understand how to quickly solve the problem of dystocia in sows.
First of all, it is necessary to clarify the cause of dystocia in sows. There are many reasons for dystocia in sows, the most common of which are oversized piglets, abnormal fetal position, weak uterine contractions, etc. Therefore, when the sow is farrowing, the condition of the sow should be closely observed, and measures should be taken in time once signs of dystocia are found.
So, how to quickly solve the problem of dystocia in sows? Here are a few commonly used methods:
1.Assisted delivery: If the sow's dystocia is caused by a piglet that is too large or the fetal position is not correct, the method of artificial delivery can be adopted. Specifically, a special lubricant can be applied to the head and body of the piglets, and then the piglets can be pulled out with the help of obstetric instruments. It is important to note that assisted delivery must be gentle and cautious to avoid harm to sows and piglets.
2.Medications**: If the sow's dystocia is caused by weak uterine contractions, the sow can be injected with drugs such as oxytocin to promote uterine contractions and help the piglets produce smoothly.
3.Surgery**: If the sow's dystocia is due to a narrowing of the birth canal, surgery is required**. During the operation, the sow's abdomen needs to be cut open and the piglets removed from the birth canal. Careful care is required after surgery to promote the sow's **.
In addition to the above methods, measures to prevent dystocia in sows are also important. First of all, it is necessary to strengthen feeding management to ensure that the nutritional needs of sows are met. Secondly, the health status of the sow should be checked regularly and the disease should be detected in time. In addition, attention should be paid to maintaining the hygiene of the sow's living environment to avoid the sow's exposure to adverse stimuli and stress responses.