Thin sow syndrome in commercial farms

Abstract

The syndrome of thin sows is a disease of complex etiology. Acording to literature data in 75% of cases, the main causes are qualitative and quantitative malnutrition, and also unfavorable housing conditions for sows. Less frequently, the syndrome can be caused by presence of endoparasites Hyostrongylus rubidus. The aim of this research was to observe the observation of a thin sow syndrome sows on a commercial farm. During the period of one year, the occurrence of weight loss in sows during lactation at one commercial farm was observed. The loss of body weight was mostly detected in sows in second lactation. Corrections in the feeding technology and better conditions for sows during lactation period are crucial for managing the thin sows’ problem at the farm.