Farrowing rate returns? type of returns early

Use this tool to find out why your farrowing rate is less than ideal. Click on the flowchart or on the buttons found within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.

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Causes of early returns to estrus

Why do my sows come into heat soon after service?

Early returns to estrus are those occurring before 18 days post-service.

Under normal conditions they account for a very small percentage of the matings < 0.5%.

Early returns are not normal, and often correspond to poor heat detection and problems with recording dates.

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Types of gestation losses that can lower the farrowing rate, detailing the different types of returns to estrus based on they occur.

Farrowing rate returns? type of returns early

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