Introduction：After winter, the temperature gradually decreases, and the weather is cold and warm, which has a greater impact on the feeding and management of hogs. Improper management in winter can easily cause slow growth of pigs, reduced feed utilization, epidemic diseases and other problems, so how to manage the pig barn in winter pig farming? Here’s a look.
First, keep warm
Winter pig farming should ensure that the pig house is warm, because the appropriate temperature can promote its normal growth and improve the appetite of pigs.
1, install heating equipment in the pigsty, such as night heating lamp or electric heater, it can provide warmth to the pigsty.
2, check whether there are cracks in the doors and windows of the pigsty, and repair the leakage gaps, to ensure that the hot air is not lost. 3, you can lay bedding or straw in the pigsty, so that it can increase the comfort of the pigs, and effectively isolate the ground from the cold air.
Ventilation
Winter pig rearing should ensure that the pig house is well ventilated, because the circulation of air can reduce the accumulation of carbon dioxide and humidity.
1, Install ventilation equipment in the pig house, such as air windows or fans. The location of the vent and fan should be reasonably arranged so that the ammonia odor in the pig house can be ensured to be discharged quickly.
2, Install windows or vents on the walls of the barn, which can increase the flow of fresh air. These windows or vents should have the function of opening and closing, which can be adjusted according to the weather conditions.
Third, dryness
Pig rearing in winter should ensure dryness in the barn, because moisture increases the risk of disease in pigs.
1, Regularly clean the feces and feed residues in the pig house to avoid moisture, odor and bacterial growth.
2, Use suitable bedding materials, such as straw or wood chips, which can absorb and remove moisture.
3, Clean and replace pig drinking facilities regularly to avoid moisture growth due to stagnant water in the trough.
Fourth, clean
Winter pig rearing should ensure cleanliness in the pig house, because a clean pig house can prevent the spread of disease.
1, regularly clean up the feces, dirt and garbage in the pig house to ensure a clean environment.
2, regular cleaning of drinking water equipment, feeding equipment, which can prevent bacterial growth.
Five. Disinfection
Winter pig rearing should give the pig house to do a good job of disinfection. Because disinfection can effectively kill pathogens and reduce the risk of infectious diseases.
1, the development of disinfection plan, regular use of livestock small herd: non-k too much protection, the pig house for thorough disinfection, it can reduce the breeding and spread of pathogens.
Sixth, lighting
Winter pig rearing to ensure adequate lighting in the pig house. Because adequate lighting has an important impact on the health and growth of pigs.
1, ensure that the pig house has enough natural lighting. Lighting can be increased by adding windows, skylights or light wells in the pig house.
2, Artificial light sources, such as LED lights, can be used to provide proper lighting as needed. Simulate the change of natural light and arrange the lighting time reasonably.
The above is the introduction of how to manage pig houses in winter pig farming, improper management of pig houses in winter will seriously affect the farm’s breeding efficiency, in order to ensure the safety of pigs through the winter, it is recommended to grasp the management of pig farms in winter.
