The reasons for the slow growth of piglets

When raising pigs, the feeding of piglets is very critical, if the piglets are not properly raised, then the growth of pigs in the middle and later stages will be greatly affected. And many pig farmers will find that the growth rate of piglets is very slow, which is also very disadvantageous to the overall development of pigs. So what are the reasons for the slow growth of piglets? The following editor will give you a brief introduction, let's have a look!

1. Weaning is unreasonable

When raising piglets to weaning, many pig farmers will choose a weaning method, which will be put on the market immediately after weaning. As a result, the living environment and soil of piglets changed, and the environment of sows as the growth center and sibling cohabitation suddenly changed. Piglets can not adapt in time, resulting in a decline in the growth rate of piglets, so we must first do a good job of weaning, in the week before weaning, slowly reduce the number of lactation of piglets, until completely weaned, can ensure the growth of piglets.

2. The replenishment is not timely.

During the lactation stage of piglets, we should also do a good job of feeding. If the feeding is not timely, then the piglets can not adapt to feed after weaning, and lack of breast milk, resulting in a decline in the growth rate of piglets and stop giving birth. Therefore, when we raise piglets, we should start feeding at the age of one week to ensure that when the milk yield of sows decreases, feed can be used to make up for the shortage of breast milk in time. Feed should be easily digestible, sweet and palatable at the beginning, and it is best to replace it with normal feed gradually.

3. The environment changes too much.

Piglets live beside sows before they are weaned. After weaning, it is basically a circle of pigs, piglets can not adapt to this kind of living environment in a short time. Especially in winter, the temperature is too low, eating and sleeping is not good, it is easy to produce a variety of diseases, seriously affecting the weight gain of piglets. Therefore, after weaning piglets, we should fully understand the previous feeding situation of piglets, create a good growth environment for piglets, and gradually change the feeding conditions of piglets.

4. Improper management

Improper management is also one of the main reasons for the slow growth of piglets. For example, mixed farming led to pigs eating and rest in the same place, and did not do a good job in hygiene management, resulting in the pig house environment is too dirty. Especially in winter, it is very easy to cause pigs to catch a cold, which has a great impact on the growth and weight gain of pigs. Therefore, we should pay attention to do a good job of management, according to the pig feeding speed, character and so on to raise in circles. Separate the rest and eating places, do a good job in training, and let pigs develop the habit of defecating and sleeping at a fixed point, so as to ensure the environmental hygiene of the pig house.

The above is a brief introduction to the reasons for the slow growth of piglets. In addition, improper feeding methods and unequal castration time will affect the growth of piglets, so we should pay more attention to it.