influência da condição corporal pré-parto na dinâmica do parto e intervenção manual em fêmeas suínas: avaliação por caliper

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact of pre-partum body condition score, measured using the Caliper, on the occurrence of dystocia and the effects of manual intervention associated with the duration of farrowing. Body condition scores were measured in sows using the Caliper, pre-partum and during the first three weeks of lactation. The variables were subjected to analysis of variance and Tukey's test, with a significance level of 5%. The results showed that touch was associated with increased farrowing duration and a higher incidence of stillbirths, even though sows in this group showed less body condition score loss during lactation, possibly due to post-partum therapeutic support. On the other hand, pre-partum body condition score did not significantly influence farrowing duration, number of live births, and stillbirths. Greater body condition score loss was observed among fat sows, suggesting greater mobilization of energy reserves throughout lactation. Therefore, the management of sows should prioritize good body condition at farrowing, reduction of unnecessary obstetric interventions, and efficient therapeutic support for recovery, prioritizing the well-being of the sow.