How does pig sand form
1. How does it form
Pig sand is gallstones in pigs. Its formation is related to environmental factors, genetic factors and feeding management. The main reason is that the bile salt in pigs is reduced, and the gallbladder secretes too much bile, which leads to the imbalance in pigs, so that cholesterol is saturated for a long time and then deposited in pigs in the form of stones.
2. Morphological characteristics
When raising pigs, if the pigs are found to have bald hair, red eyes, emaciated body, incessant howling and elevated body temperature, it means that there is pig sand in the pig's body. At this time, it is necessary to slaughter the pig and check whether there is any hard lump in its gallbladder. If stones are taken out, they should be placed in a cool and dry place.
3. Feeding management
When raising pigs, it is necessary to feed them 3-4 times a day to ensure the balanced nutrition of pigs. Coarse feed such as hay, straw, agricultural and sideline products, and green feed such as grass and leafy vegetables can be provided to meet the needs of pigs, and silage with high water content should be provided to pigs in summer.
4. Feeding methods
When raising pigs, it is necessary to clean the sanitation in the pen every day and observe whether the pig's feces are normal. If it is abnormal, the pigs should be isolated immediately, and the pigs should be fed with drugs and injections according to the instructions of the veterinarian, and other healthy pigs should be vaccinated to avoid large-scale infection.