The problem that is easy to be ignored in pig farm, on the importance of sow nipple

PSY is the most important economic trait in pig farms, which is determined by the number of live piglets per sow per year and the survival rate of piglets before weaning. The high number of live piglets indicates that the population has high yield genes on the one hand, and on the other hand, it also confirms the excellent breeding and pregnancy management. The survival rate of piglets before weaning is closely related to whether sows can successfully breastfeed. Protecting the integrity of sows 'nipples is the most critical step for suckling piglets successfully. It is common that sows cannot breastfeed due to serious nipple damage in actual production.

conclusion

In a word, the most important factors affecting the nipple injury of sow are the gap size and quality of leakage floor, while the internal damage of sow mammary gland is mainly mastitis and necrosis caused by mycotoxin. Therefore, adjusting the floor type, quality, hygiene and nutrition supply, and doing a good job of mycotoxin regulation are the keys to prevent sow udder damage.