Raising pigs today is no longer about feeding them based on experience! The latest pig farm management practices focus on 4 major areas to stabilize the herd and reduce mortality in autumn and winter!
First, make biosecurity routine. Thoroughly wash and disinfect people, vehicles, and materials; unload deliveries from outside vehicles outside the farm. Test and quarantine introduced breeding stock to maintain the first line of defense against African swine fever.
Second, manage the environment precisely. Use minimum ventilation while maintaining warmth without making the barn stuffy. Control ammonia and dust, and keep the day-to-night temperature difference within 5℃ to reduce respiratory coughing.
Third, nutrition and feed management. Strictly control new corn and mycotoxins; use precise formulations for each stage, adjusting energy for sows and piglets as needed, and prevent drinking water from freezing.
Fourth, digital health monitoring. Walk the barns daily and record feed intake, coughing, and feces; administer vaccines in advance according to schedule. Detect problems early and intervene early; do not medicate the entire herd indiscriminately.
Management priorities: prevent stress, control toxins, and reduce stocking density. Maintaining a good environment costs less than injections and medication!