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Management of a sow during parturition.
- Deworm 7-10 days before parturition/spray the sow against external parasites/wash its body with soap and water.
- Take the sow to the farrowing pen at least 5-7 days before the expected date of parturition.
- Clean and disinfect the farrowing pen.
- Provide creep area.
- Feed the sow entirely on bran.
- Provide clean bedding materials in the farrowing pen.
- Do not interfere but watch from a distance during farrowing.
- Assist where necessary.
- Ensure piglets are breathing.
- Perform artificial respiration.
- Ensure piglets are safe from being cannibalized by the sow.
- Tie, cut and disinfect the navel cord of the piglet.
- Weigh each piglet and record the birth weight.
- Remove and dispose off the after birth/any piglet born dead (still births).
- Put piglets in a warm place.
- Ensure piglets suckle colostrum.
- Get rid of excess piglets.
- Provide plenty of clean water after parturition.
- Feed the sow generously.
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