How to reduce the pre-weaning mortality rate of piglets?

According to statistics, the average pre-weaning mortality rate of piglets is over 15%. The main causes of death are disease infection, nutrition supply, temperature, crowding, and genetics. To reduce the pre-weaning mortality rate of piglets, the following aspects should be considered:

1.Good selection of sow genetics: Establish a system for selecting and breeding sows, continuously breeding out poor genetic sows with high disease and weak piglet rates.Recommended Reading：Pig Performance testing stations.
2.Proper feeding management for sows: Before weaning, maternal nutrition is the main source of nutrition for piglets. Implement precise feeding management for sows to ensure the nutritional needs of the piglets.
3.Proper emotional management for sows: Suitable temperature, adequate space, and appropriate pre- and post-partum management are essential.
4.Disease prevention and healthcare for piglets: Preventing wind, cold, and humidity, as well as preventing diseases, toxins, and bacteria are crucial.
The survival rate of piglets before weaning is related to the comprehensive farming efficiency of the pig farm. For a medium-sized pig farm, if the pre-weaning mortality rate of piglets can be reduced to less than 5%, the overall efficiency of the farm will increase by more than 15%.