In the process of raising pigs, using natural tricks can not only improve the health level of pigs, but also reduce breeding costs to a certain extent. Here are some practical natural pig farming tips: 1. Feed management
1. Chinese herbal additives: Adding healthy Chinese herbs such as dandelion, honeysuckle, and Houttuynia cordata to feed can enhance the immune system of pigs, promote digestion, and reduce the occurrence of diseases. (Reference source: Tiktok)
2. Fermented feed: Utilizing microbial fermentation technology to ferment crop waste such as straw and soybean residue into feed, improving the nutritional value of the feed and enhancing the intestinal health of pigs. (Reference source: Tiktok)
3. Pine needle powder: Pine needles are rich in vitamins and trace elements. Making pine needle powder and adding it to feed can help pigs grow and develop. (Reference source: Tiktok)
4. Silage feed: Silage fresh corn stalks, grass, and other materials as pig feed, which is not only nutritious but also has a good taste, helping to enhance the appetite of pigs. (Reference source: Tiktok) II. Disease prevention
1. Garlic prevention and treatment: Adding garlic in moderation to pig feed has bactericidal and appetite enhancing effects, and has a certain effect on preventing and treating certain intestinal diseases. (Reference source: Tiktok)
2. Wood ash sterilization: After the birth of piglets, wood ash can be sprinkled on their bodies to quickly dry their bodies and also have a sterilizing effect. (Reference source: Baijiahao)
3. Baijiu treatment: for pig exudative dermatitis, you can spray the affected part with lincomycin+dexamethasone+high Baijiu; For enteritis, fresh garlic mashing and Baijiu soaking can also have a certain effect. (Reference source: Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Gansu Province) III. Breeding Management
1. Delivery handling: During piglet delivery, plant ash or bran can be used to wipe the piglet's body, quickly dry and sterilize it. After drying, bran can also be used as feed for reserve sows. (Reference source: Baijiahao)
2. Mosquito and fly repellent: Using laundry detergent solution or natural substances such as pine leaves can effectively repel mosquitoes and flies, keeping the pigsty clean and hygienic. (Reference source: Baijiahao)
3. Maternal care: For postpartum issues such as non feeding or mastitis in sows, dietary therapy can be used, such as using sheep bones to boil soup or applying raw eggs with penicillin to the breasts, which is both safe and effective. (Reference source: Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Gansu Province) IV. Environmental Management
1. Pig house construction: Pig houses should be built in areas with good ventilation, lighting, and drainage, and kept dry, clean, and hygienic. The environmental conditions inside the pigsty should be adjusted according to the breed, growth stage, and weight of the pigs. (Reference source: Baijiahao)
2. Regular cleaning: The hygiene of the pigsty should be maintained in good condition, with regular cleaning and disinfection to reduce the occurrence and spread of diseases. (Reference source: Baijiahao)
Through reasonable feed management, disease prevention and control, feeding management, and environmental management, natural tricks can effectively improve the efficiency and health level of pig farming.