First, we need to distinguish chalky urine in sows from endometritis. Chalky urine in sows mainly refers to the white urine they excrete, which leaves white crystals when it dries on the ground or around the vulva. The clinical signs of endometritis include white or yellow mucus flowing from the sow’s vagina. Some sows also discharge a yellow, sticky substance that adheres around the base of the tail and the vulva and has a foul smell. When a sow passes chalky urine, its body temperature and mental state are generally normal.
However, a sow with endometritis may have symptoms such as fever and reduced appetite. So, what causes chalky urine in sows?
Cause 1
The sow’s drinking water is relatively hard and has excessive calcium content. Long-term consumption of this type of water can cause large amounts of calcium to build up in the bladder, leading to chalky urine. Adding citric acid to the water can effectively alleviate this condition.
Cause 2
Long-term consumption of moldy feed can cause mycotoxin poisoning in sows. Ochratoxin is the main cause of chalky urine in sows.
The key to preventing mycotoxicosis is to select high-quality feed or feed ingredients; store feed and ingredients properly, keeping the feed warehouse dry and well ventilated, and place all feed or ingredients on moisture-resistant wooden pallets. Desiccants and moisture-absorbing agents can be added to the feed warehouse. Remove leftover feed from the troughs promptly every day. In addition, adding a sow-specific mycotoxin detoxifier to the feed over the long term can effectively eliminate mycotoxins from sows and improve their health.
Cause3
Disinfection was not properly carried out during artificial insemination, such as cleaning and disinfecting the sow's hindquarters and vulva, resulting in a urinary tract infection. In addition, improper handling during insemination may injure the sow's urethra and cause urethritis. In this situation, long-acting cephalosporin can be administered by intramuscular injection, and lincomycin powder can be mixed into the feedTreatment.
Cause4
The protein content of the sow's ration is too high. Long-term use of this type of feed can also cause the sow to develop lime urine. In this situation, the protein proportion in the feed should be reduced appropriately.
Cause5
Long-term abuse of antibiotics while raising sows causes urate deposits to build up in their bodies, which in turn leads to sows passing chalky urine. This can clear toxic buildup from sows’ bodies and improve their health.
However, a sow with endometritis may have symptoms such as fever and reduced appetite. So, what causes chalky urine in sows?
Cause 1
The sow’s drinking water is relatively hard and has excessive calcium content. Long-term consumption of this type of water can cause large amounts of calcium to build up in the bladder, leading to chalky urine. Adding citric acid to the water can effectively alleviate this condition.
Cause 2
Long-term consumption of moldy feed can cause mycotoxin poisoning in sows. Ochratoxin is the main cause of chalky urine in sows.
The key to preventing mycotoxicosis is to select high-quality feed or feed ingredients; store feed and ingredients properly, keeping the feed warehouse dry and well ventilated, and place all feed or ingredients on moisture-resistant wooden pallets. Desiccants and moisture-absorbing agents can be added to the feed warehouse. Remove leftover feed from the troughs promptly every day. In addition, adding a sow-specific mycotoxin detoxifier to the feed over the long term can effectively eliminate mycotoxins from sows and improve their health.
Cause3
Disinfection was not properly carried out during artificial insemination, such as cleaning and disinfecting the sow's hindquarters and vulva, resulting in a urinary tract infection. In addition, improper handling during insemination may injure the sow's urethra and cause urethritis. In this situation, long-acting cephalosporin can be administered by intramuscular injection, and lincomycin powder can be mixed into the feedTreatment.
Cause4
The protein content of the sow's ration is too high. Long-term use of this type of feed can also cause the sow to develop lime urine. In this situation, the protein proportion in the feed should be reduced appropriately.
Cause5
Long-term abuse of antibiotics while raising sows causes urate deposits to build up in their bodies, which in turn leads to sows passing chalky urine. This can clear toxic buildup from sows’ bodies and improve their health.