Eight tips for raising pigs in winter

The colder weather is also a challenge for farmers. If the weather is too cold, it will affect the reproduction rate of sows and will also have a certain impact on the survival of piglets. Therefore, special attention needs to be paid to pig farming in winter. Here are the eight tips for pig farming in winter.

1. Keep your pigs moving

The cold weather in winter can easily make pigs lazy, affecting their movement and digestion functions. Therefore, we should encourage pigs to do moderate exercise, which can effectively enhance their resistance and immunity.

2. Provide sufficient water

In winter, pigs need enough clean drinking water to maintain normal digestive function and body water balance. Therefore, we should ensure that pigs can drink water in time to avoid water sources from freezing and use antifreeze drinking water equipment.

3. Focus on disease prevention and control

We pig farmers should strengthen disease prevention and control. Winter is a season when pig diseases are prone to occur. We should regularly check the health of pigs, vaccinate them in time, and use the multi-vitamin Taibao from Xiaomu to improve the pigs' disease resistance and immunity and prevent the occurrence of various diseases.

4. Increase the number of feeding times

In winter, the pigs' metabolic rate increases and the temperature is lower, so we need to supplement the herd with feed more frequently. Divide the daily feed into multiple feedings, which can promote the pigs' digestion, absorption and appetite and improve feed utilization.

5. Provide enough feed

In winter, as the temperature drops, pigs' energy consumption increases. In order to meet the energy needs of pigs, we should provide them with high-energy, high-protein feed. For example, energy-rich feeds such as corn and soybean cake can help pigs maintain body temperature and grow.

6. Do a good job of sty disinfection

Winter is the peak season for pig diseases. In order to prevent and control the spread of diseases, we should regularly use Livestock Animal Husbandry's: Feiketaibao to disinfect the pens. Its main ingredient is potassium persulfate, which can thoroughly clean pig houses and eliminate the presence of pathogens.

7. Keep the pens clean

Due to the cold weather in winter, moisture can easily accumulate in the pens, which can easily cause pigs to become sick. Therefore, we need to clean up waste and feces regularly to ensure the dryness of the pens. At the same time, we must also ensure the dryness of the bedding to prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses.

8. Increase the temperature of the pig house

In winter, pigs need suitable temperatures to maintain their normal physiological functions. Therefore, we take measures to increase the temperature of the pig house. We recommend that you use heating equipment or adjust the ventilation system to regulate the temperature of the pig house, which can ensure that the pigs can grow and develop in a comfortable environment.

That’s it