There are several critical "three-day" periods in pig farming that significantly impact the health and productivity of the animals. Proper management during these phases can greatly enhance efficiency and reduce losses.
1. **Three Days After Breeding**: This is a crucial time for egg fertilization and early embryo development. If sows are overfed during this period, it can lead to reduced fertility and fewer piglets. To avoid this, feeding should be carefully controlled—limiting daily intake to 1.5–1.8 kg, with no more than 2 kg per day. This helps ensure optimal conditions for successful reproduction.
2. **Three Days After Birth**: Newborn piglets are highly vulnerable during this period. Many deaths occur due to cold exposure, crushing by the sow, or lack of colostrum. To improve survival rates, several steps should be taken: provide a dry and warm farrowing environment, ensure piglets receive colostrum quickly, assign fixed teats to prevent competition, supplement with iron and selenium to prevent anemia, and help the sow regain her condition to avoid postpartum infections.
3. **Three Days After Weaning**: This is one of the most stressful times for piglets. They transition from milk to solid feed, lose maternal care, and stop receiving antibodies from their mother. These changes can weaken their immune system and increase the risk of disease. Reducing stress through gradual feed transitions, maintaining stable environmental conditions, and using preventive medications can support a smoother weaning process.
4. **Three Days After Moving to a New Group**: When pigs are moved to a new pen, they face both physical and social challenges. They need to adjust to new surroundings, re-establish their hierarchy, and adapt their eating, drinking, and sleeping habits. This process requires a lot of energy. To ease the transition, keep the temperature similar to their previous environment, continue feeding them the same diet for a few days, and monitor for fighting. Adding prophylactic treatments can also help prevent illness during this sensitive time.
By focusing on these key three-day periods, farmers can significantly improve piglet survival, growth, and overall farm productivity.
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