Experience of feeding and Management of Tibetan Mastiff in Summer

In the origin of the Tibetan mastiff, the summer prairie, the earth is green, the sky is blue, the weather is cool, and the food is rich, which is the most favorable time for the Tibetan mastiff to recover its physical condition and organ function. In the summer grasslands, Tibetan herdsmen are busy with dairy production, and the milk extracted from ghee can be freely drunk by Tibetan mastiffs. Summer is also the busiest season on the prairie. Himalayan snow rabbits, plateau pikas, marmots and plateau zokors are all busy breeding. The smart, alert and good hunting Tibetan mastiff can get delicious game and animal meat at any time.

At this time, the Tibetan mastiff on the plateau, the adult Tibetan mastiff dog condition will be quickly recovered, the coat is bright, the spirit is happy, the Tibetan mastiff puppy is in a strong growth also began to show the breed characteristics and temperament of the Tibetan mastiff. Little Tibetan mastiffs chase each other, bite and play, rapidly increase their physical strength and skills, and develop into handsome, tall and straight young dogs, but in the provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions outside the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the hot summer is a very difficult stage for Tibetan mastiffs. After entering the summer and summer, in most parts of our country, the temperature is about 30 ℃ or even higher. For the Tibetan mastiff, which has always liked cool, the high heat environment is almost a kind of torture. As long as there is a little shade, the Tibetan mastiff will be used. In the high fever, the Tibetan mastiff appears listless and lazy, has no appetite, does not think about diet, and has a stumbling gait. Therefore, in the mainland of China, the breeding and management of Tibetan mastiff in summer has always been to slow down the impact of summer heat on dogs. Conditional farms can take measures such as building an Arbor, catching grass and planting trees, sprinkling water into the kennel and strengthening ventilation to create a suitable microclimate for the Tibetan mastiff. In Taiwan Province of China, dog owners often install air-conditioning equipment in the kennel, so that the Tibetan mastiff is well cultivated in the subtropical climate. In the Tibetan Mastiff breeding Center of Gansu Agricultural University, the adult Tibetan mastiff is fed twice a day in summer. the dry matter of each adult Tibetan mastiff is only 0.4 kg per day to ensure adequate drinking water and keep the adult Tibetan mastiff in the breeding center at a medium level. to the end of summer and early autumn began to strengthen feeding, and achieved ideal results. Mosquitoes and flies breed in summer, and the food is prone to decay and deterioration. When feeding Tibetan mastiff, we must adhere to the "four-fixed" principle of timing, quantity, quality and temperature. Keep feeding at 8: 9 am and 5: 6 pm every day. At this time, the weather is cooler and the dogs have a better appetite. It is necessary to strictly control the food intake of each Tibetan mastiff and insist on adding less frequently. The feed given each time is finished in 3-5 minutes, and 80% of it is full. The feed must be clean, hygienic, good quality, comprehensive nutrition, not too hot. Tibetan mastiffs are now raised in China's Central Plains to southern provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions. In these areas, it is hot and humid in summer, so it is necessary to feed the Tibetan mastiff alone without leftovers, and the plate is not mixed or shared, otherwise, it is not only easy to spread the disease, but also violates the habits of the Tibetan mastiff dog and affects the appetite of the Tibetan mastiff. The diseases of Tibetan mastiff in summer are mostly digestive tract diseases. Due to improper feeding and management, dogs ate rotten and spoiled food. If it is found that the Tibetan mastiff is in low spirits, poor appetite, and even vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, you should immediately consult a veterinarian for treatment. In summer, most Tibetan mastiff puppies are about 5 months old and are in the most intense stage of growth and development. In addition to strengthening nutrition, the feeding and management of Tibetan mastiff puppies should adhere to the principle of "a small number of meals". The dogs should be fed 3-4 times a day, preferably within 3-4 minutes of each feeding. The diet of Tibetan mastiff puppies should ensure an adequate supply of calcium and phosphorus to meet the nutritional needs of rapid bone growth. Tibetan mastiff puppies are gluttonous, and if they are allowed to eat freely, they are prone to digestive tract diseases caused by overeating. Therefore, feeding Tibetan mastiff puppies should also strictly follow the "four principles". Observe and record on time and brush every day. Brushing the Tibetan mastiff puppy every day will not only help to keep the Tibetan mastiff puppy clean and healthy, improve the dog's appetite, but also enhance its understanding, understanding and obedience to its owner. Tibetan mastiff puppies have exuberant functions in the process of growth and development, such as fighting, biting and fighting for favor from time to time. Therefore, the management of Tibetan mastiff puppies should be particularly strengthened to prevent accidents. Young dogs are in the initial stage of character development, and training is also an important part of summer work. In order to control the character of Tibetan mastiff to a certain extent, Tibetan herdsmen usually begin to tie up after the age of 2 months, so that the puppies know how to obey their owners.