Organization of the replacements III
In the previous chapter we began to describe several systems for recording clearly and quickly the dates that gilts come into heat and for planning gilt service.
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Benefits of synchronizing ovulation with porcine luteinizing hormone in a fixed-time insemination protocol in weaned multiparous sows
Double insemination of multiparous sows, timed to coincide with optimal sow fertility, may improve litter size.
Intervet-Schering Plough Animal Health - Making money from small change
Small changes in reproductive performance in piggeries can translate into big economic gains, according to Hilduard Swarts, Global Marketing Director, Global Swine Business Unit,
Intervet-Schering Plough Animal Health.
New AI station commissioned in Malta
A new AI station has been commissioned in Malta, using stock, expertise and equipment from Britain.
Hormone management (III)
When external administration of the hormonal product is stopped, the levels of progesterone fall.
Management of the breeding chart (II)
In the first part of management of the breeding chart we basically looked at how it can help us to control returns. In this second part we will look at other applications.
USA - Illinois grant enhances knowledge of boar semen
A $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will enable University of Illinois researchers to advance the knowledge and practical application of frozen boar semen in swine herds across the United States.
Dimension and design of the mating and control unit
The mating and control unit is one of the most important elements of a sow unit. Thus, it must facilitate a high pregnancy rate, high number of piglets, uniform body condition, sow longevity and a low return rate.
Stimulation and mating of sows in stalls (II)
So far we have seen different options for retaining the males and for stimulating the stalled sows that maximize speed and stimulus. Once stimulated, now we are going to mate them.
Stimulation and mating of sows in stalls (I)
Different systems of boar’s retention during stimulation and mating in stalls have already been seen. Now we are going to put it into practice.
Pigwatch revolution is taking place now!
Pigwatch, the greatest pig production and AI technological revolution of all times is now being launched onto the market.
Boar control during heat checking and mating
Both for heat detection and for mating, maximum efficiency is achieved if the sow is well stimulated.
Getting gilt integration right
With good returns on finished pigs, attractive cull sow prices and a contracting EU pig herd, many producers are building up their breeding herds again, some of which have been run at below optimum capacity for a long time.
New boar quality assurance scheme
Although AI now accounts for 75-80 per cent of pig services nationally, the boar is still a very important animal on most farms and is used extensively to provide cover for sows both naturally and artificially inseminated on the farm.
Seasonal Infertility in Swine
In natural conditions, there are seasonal fluctuations of availability of food and the earliness or delay in the onset of breeding is related to food levels.