In the first step, prepare a ginger and green onion soup to support sows during their gestation period. Take 0.5 kg of fresh ginger and pound it into a fine paste. Chop 50 grams of fresh green onions. Place both ingredients in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Boil for about 5 minutes, then remove the ginger and onion mixture. Let the soup cool down before offering it to the sows. Allow them to eat freely as part of their diet. Continue feeding this soup for 5 to 7 days during the sow’s pregnancy to help her give birth more easily and reduce piglet mortality.
Next, ensure that all piglets have access to sufficient milk. As soon as they are born, assign each piglet a teat based on its size so that every one can nurse properly. Maintain the temperature in the farrowing house at around 20°C during lactation, and keep the brooder area above 30°C, gradually lowering it as the piglets grow. This prevents chilling and reduces the risk of piglets huddling together for warmth. After 21 days of nursing, when the sow's peak milk production has passed, start supplementing the piglets with soft feeds like gruel, soy milk, or diluted milk powder. Apply these to a stick or the sow’s teat to encourage the piglets to feed. Also, provide essential minerals such as iron by mixing 22.5 kg of loess, 22.5 kg of red clay, 2.5 kg of bone meal, 250 g of ferrous sulfate, 100 g of zinc sulfate, 150 g of copper sulfate, 250 g of superphosphate, and 30–50 g of potassium iodide. From day three, offer small portions of this mix to each piglet so they can eat freely.
Another method involves using traditional Chinese medicine to improve milk production in sows. Pinellia, a commonly used herb, can help increase lactation. Dry the Pinellia and grind it into a powder. Boil it in water for 15–20 minutes, then let the broth cool slightly before feeding it to the sow. Administer two servings daily, each containing 50–80 grams of the mixture.
To prevent diarrhea in piglets, feed the sow an egg soup after giving birth. Use one fresh egg per day, mix it well, and cook it into a soup. Mix this with the sow’s feed for three meals a day. Continue this routine for about 10 days. The improved milk quality from the egg soup helps reduce the occurrence of diarrhea in the piglets.
For weaned piglets suffering from diarrhea, prepare a herbal tea using 1 kg of purslane and charred vine, combined with 5 liters of clean water. Boil the mixture for 15 minutes, then add 15 minutes of ash boiling. Once cooled, mix the solution into the feed or allow the piglets to eat it directly. This remedy is effective for up to 10–12 piglets. If more piglets are affected, increase the dosage accordingly.
Studies show that weaning piglets at night leads to better growth outcomes. Piglets weaned around 8 PM consume 5% more feed on the first day compared to those weaned during the day. They also experience less weight loss and recover faster. By the third day, their growth rate returns to normal, while piglets weaned during the day continue to show lower gains. Therefore, it is recommended to wean piglets in the evening to promote healthier development.
Lastly, for stillborn or weak piglets, try resuscitation through the umbilical cord. First, clear any mucus from the piglet’s mouth and nose, and place it on a soft bed with its head slightly elevated. Cut the umbilical cord to a length of 20–30 cm. Then, gently squeeze the end of the cord while moving your hand along the cord toward the piglet’s belly. Repeat this motion once per second without stopping. After 40–50 times, the piglet may begin to breathe and regain consciousness. At this point, it should stop trembling and start breathing normally.
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