How to improve piglet survival rate in cold weather?

In cold weather, some pig farmers suffered from cold insulation and improper management, resulting in the death of piglets after birth. Therefore, the following measures should be taken to improve the survival rate of piglets in winter:

Give early-born piglets immunity early. Early eating colostrum is the key to the survival of piglets. Piglets can get immunity as soon as they eat colostrum, get rich nutrition, produce body heat as soon as possible, and increase their resistance to cold and disease. At the same time, the weak piglets should be fixed in the anterior middle nipple to make up for the congenital deficiency and ensure the balanced growth of the whole litter.

Do the cold insulation measures. Piglets are thin, thin, have less subcutaneous fat, and have poor insulation. Therefore, preparations for insulation must be done before production. The newly born piglets have wet skin and heat dissipation. It is best to install infrared heat insulation boxes in the production circle. The ground is covered with warm, soft grass mats and replaced frequently, and at the same time, attention must be paid to the air circulation in the small environment.

Timely induction of feed. After 6-7 days of birth, piglets should be fed in a timely manner. From the 10th day onwards, high-quality full-price mixes should be gradually added. The fineness of suckling piglets should be 1.2-1.8 mm in diameter. At the same time, attention should be paid to observe the dynamics of feed intake of piglets and timely seasoning and adjustment.

Do not forget to add drinking water. Some farmers believe that piglets do not need replenishment, which often leads to water imbalances in the piglets or accidental drinking of urine or dirty water, which is detrimental to the growth of piglets. Therefore, 3-5 days after birth, appropriate amount of warm water should be supplied to the piglets, plus a small amount of salt and wheat bran.

Focus on supplementing iron preparations. Piglets need about 7 milligrams of iron per day, and can only get 1 milligram from sow milk every day. Iron is a hematopoietic raw material. If it is not timely supplemented, it will generally suffer from anemia due to iron deficiency at about 10 days of age, resulting in appetite. Suffocated, pale skin, stagnant growth and other symptoms, severe death can occur. Therefore, iron preparations should be supplemented within 2 days after the birth of piglets to ensure normal growth and development of piglets.

Prevent white piglets. About one week after birth and about 20 days of age are the peak period of piglet onset. To maintain cleanliness in the piglet circle, to prevent the piglets from drinking filthy water; scientifically feed the piglet's full-priced feed, if necessary, add vitamin supplements, growth stimulants, and antibacterial drugs. At the same time do a good job of injection prevention. The injections of swine fever, swine pneumoconiosis, swine erysipelas and piglet typhoid fever are usually performed around the age of one month.

Pay attention to weaning quality. Piglets are weaned at 30-35 days of age, staggered with time for injections, castration, etc. to reduce the stimulation of stress factors. Improper weaning of piglets often leads to stagnation of piglet growth, formation of stiff pigs, and even death. Regardless of the method used for weaning, it should be based on the pig's breed, sow's moisture content and milk yield, the use of piglets, and the feeding conditions of the piglets. We must do all preparations before weaning and must not be too hasty.

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