The Rural Voice, 1986-06, Page 27farmers in Delaware County
average about 190 bushels of corn
per acre, in Perth average yields
are closer to 95 bushels per acre.
Iowa farmers also have some out-
door housing for hogs. ❑ PC
LITTER
MANAGEMENT
1 arrowing unit management
ability is.one of the keys to success
and profits. It is estimated that
65% of all post -weaning farrowing
deaths occur in the first four days.
Sow and litter management prac-
tices can become so routine we can
forget little things that make a big
difference.
A clean, dry, disinfected farrow-
ing crate or pen is vital if the
disease cycle associated with scours
is to be controlled. The room
temperature should be 68° to 72°F
with a draft -free creep area in the
85°F to 92°F range. Covered
creeps are becoming more com-
mon. These provide a warm, draft -
free environment for the nursing
pigs, a comfortable sow environ-
ment and reduce barn energy costs.
Be observant. Do pigs pile up,
huddle in a corner, lay close to the
sow for warmth? Watch for symp-
toms of unthrifty pigs and early
signs of scours.
Cross foster pigs if necessary.
Small or runt pigs can be transfer-
red to another sow if necessary.
Clip needle teeth, provide sup-
plemental iron and dock tails using
clean equipment. Keep stress to a
minimum. Castrate male pigs as
young as possible using clean
equipment and make sure the en-
vironment is warm and dry. Pro-
vide clean fresh water at all times.
Good management includes
keeping careful farrowing records,
noting any alarming changes in
mortality rates. If farrowing room
mortality is altered, contact your
veterinarian or submit pigs to your
Regional Veterinary Laboratory.
Manure gases, fluctuating
temperatures and high humidity
can all contribute to poor nursing
pig performance. If mortality ex-
ceeds 10% to 12% from birth to
weaning accurate diagnosis of the
cause is essential.
"Well begun is half -done."
Most producers are knowledgeable
about nursing pigs' needs. Good
management involves carrying out
good intentions.
Jim Dalrymple,
Swine Specialist,
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