Tail biting of fattening pigs is one of the more common problems in our breeding. This problem will not only affect the health and growth of pigs, but also may bring a lot of economic losses to our farmers. So, what is the reason for fattening pigs to bite their tails? This article will delve into this problem and propose ways to deal with it.
1. Feed problems: the lack of certain nutrients in the feed of fattening pigs, such as cellulose, minerals, calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamins, etc., may lead to loss of appetite, indigestion and other problems in pigs, which may lead to tail biting. Prolonged lack of a certain nutrient can even lead to heterophilia, which can bite their mate's tail if there is nothing to bite into in the pen.
We can add animal husbandry to the feed: multi-dimensional Taibao, which can supplement pigs with a variety of vitamins and minerals and other nutrients, can reduce the occurrence of pig tail biting, pica, etc., and can also promote the growth and development of pigs.
2. Environmental problems: the fattening pig breeding environment is too crowded, humid and stuffy, the air quality in the pig house is poor, the ammonia and carbon dioxide exceed the standard, or the light is too strong, which may lead to stress, anxiety and other emotional problems in pigs, and then lead to tail biting. In addition, poor hygiene in the barn may also contribute to tail biting.
3. Disease problems: Some diseases, such as swine fever, swine dysentery, parasitic infection, etc., may cause nervous system abnormalities or stress reactions in fattening pigs, which can lead to tail biting.
4. Drinking water problems: drinking water contains too many impurities or foreign substances, or the water temperature is too low, which will affect the digestive function and health of pigs, thereby triggering the behavior of biting tails.
5. Feeding management problems: feeding management problems such as excessive feeding density, feeding time, feeding methods, and improper feeding amounts may affect the eating and health of pigs, and then lead to tail biting.
In summary, there are various reasons for fattening pigs to bite their tails, including feed problems, environmental factors, disease problems, drinking water problems, and feeding management problems. In order to solve this problem, farmers need to start from many aspects and take comprehensive measures to create a good growth environment for pigs and ensure the health and growth of pigs.