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How to Prevent Urinary Stones in Fattening Sheep?

The causes of urinary stones are as follows：

 1.  High Adjust the dietary calcium to phosphorus ratio to 2:1 (note that users not only feed commercial materials, but also roughage, and also add protein raw materials, auxiliary materials, etc.). The protein raw materials and auxiliary materials have high phosphorus content, resulting in an imbalance in the calcium to phosphorus ratio. ) grain feeding will increase mucin in urine. At the same time, phosphorus intake is increased due to high grain dietary intake. High levels of mucin and high levels of phosphorus cause the pH of the urine to become alkaline, resulting in the formation of phosphate stones, which are soft and sticky.

2.   Not drinking enough water causes urine to become concentrated, which can lead to stone formation. Excessive mineral intake causes increased urine concentration, especially phosphate. So be sure to drink more water. Dilute the concentration of urine and increase urine output so that small stones can be passed out. In addition, VA deficiency and growth stimulants (such as estrogen) will also increase watery abdomen and affect urination.

Preventive measures

1.   Adjust the dietary calcium to phosphorus ratio to 2:1 (note that users not only feed commercial feed, but also roughage, and also add protein raw materials, auxiliary materials, etc.). The protein raw materials and auxiliary materials have high phosphorus content, resulting in an imbalance in the calcium to phosphorus ratio.

2.   Salt can be added by 1-2%, and ammonium chloride can be added by 0.5%. However, if the amount of salt is sufficient and drinking water cannot be guaranteed, feed intake will decrease.

3.   Keep drinking enough water. If drinking water cannot be guaranteed in winter, you can feed warm water 3-4 times a day, which can not only keep warm, but also promote urination and reduce the chance of stones.

4.   Strengthening exercise can also promote stone expulsion

5.   Every time you add concentrate, add it slowly and multiple times, which can also prevent the occurrence of stones. In short, stones are caused by many reasons, and every prevention and control measure must be taken to achieve effective prevention.