What to do if the pig does not eat due to heat stroke
During the high temperature season, pigs are prone to heat stroke, which can lead to loss of appetite, weight loss, and may even threaten the life of pigs. Therefore, it is very important to understand how to deal with the situation of pigs suffering from heat stroke and not eating. This article will provide some practical suggestions and solutions to help you properly deal with swine heat stroke.
First of all, it is important to keep a close eye on the condition of the pig herd, especially during the hot season. The body temperature and behavior of pigs should be checked frequently, and if it is found that there are pigs with symptoms of heat stroke, such as increased body temperature, shortness of breath, redness, etc., measures should be taken immediately.
For pigs that have already suffered from heat stroke and do not eat, the following measures can be taken:
1.Immediately transfer the pig to a cool place and wipe the pig's body with a damp cloth to lower the body temperature. At the same time, the pigs can be sprayed with cold water to help them cool down.
2.Provide pigs with plenty of water, preferably cool water with electrolytes added, which can help pigs quickly replenish body fluids and electrolytes and relieve heat stroke symptoms.
3.For pigs with mild symptoms, you can be fed some feed and herbs to clear away heat and relieve heat, such as watermelon skin, lotus leaf, licorice, etc. These foods have the effect of clearing heat and quenching thirst, which can help pigs relieve the symptoms of heat stroke.
4.If the symptoms are severe, medications such as aspirin and barbiturates may be considered to lower the temperature and relieve symptoms. However, the advice and guidance of your veterinarian should be followed when using the drug.
5.When dealing with pigs suffering from heat stroke, maintain a quiet environment and avoid startling and overstimulating the pigs. At the same time, it is necessary to pay close attention to the condition of the pigs and take timely measures to prevent the deterioration of the condition.
In order to prevent the occurrence of heat stroke in pigs without food, the following measures can be taken:
1.Reasonable planning of the layout of the pig house to ensure good ventilation and lighting. At the same time, avoid direct sunlight and excessive exposure.
2.Maintain the right temperature and humidity in the barn. Devices such as air conditioners, fans, etc., can be used to regulate indoor temperature and ventilation. At the same time, keep the barn dry and avoid humidity and high temperatures.
3.Provide sufficient water for pigs and ensure that the water quality is good. Some electrolytes or vitamins can be added to the water to improve the resistance of the pigs.
4.Reasonable feeding management is carried out according to the breed, age and health status of the pigs. It is necessary to ensure that the feed is nutritionally complete, fresh and easy to digest to meet the growth and production needs of pigs.
5.Strengthen the health care of pigs, carry out regular vaccination and deworming. At the same time, the health status of pigs should be checked regularly, and abnormalities should be dealt with in time.
In short, for pigs who do not eat heatstroke, comprehensive measures should be taken to prevent and **. It is necessary to ensure that the environment of the pig house is suitable, provide sufficient water and nutrition, and strengthen feeding management and health care. If a pig is found to have symptoms of heat stroke, immediate measures should be taken to cool down and replenish body fluids, electrolytes, etc., and if necessary, seek help from a veterinarian. Through the implementation of these measures, we can effectively reduce the occurrence of pigs suffering from heat stroke and do not eat, and ensure the production efficiency and animal welfare of the pig industry.