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This tip involves using an aluminum panel to close the aisles during heat checking.

Are we using the best samples and techniques to monitor PRRS absence in boar studs?

In France, the ban on castration of pigs without pain relief, i.e. without anesthesia, has been in force since January 1, 2022, and this has led to the production of entire male pigs. The main difficulty with this type of production lies in the risk of unpleasant odors being present in the meat from these animals.

Our series of articles on different genetics companies continues. This time, we talk about Hypor with Manuel Revilla.

Continuous monitoring of sow weight has significantly improved feed use efficiency and sow longevity.

Currently, only the sperm-rich fraction is used. This article analyzes the possible use of the other fractions.

Here's how to make a modular gate that is adjustable in length and can easily be installed in all the aisles of the sow farm.

This article covers the main semen- or boar-related factors that can cause regular returns to estrus.

In the first part of this article series we addressed how to correctly stimulate oestrus. In this article we continue talking with swine reproduction specialist, Javier Gil Pascual, focusing on heat detection.

In a series of articles, swine reproduction and insemination specialist, Javier Gil Pascual, addresses the key aspects of oestrus stimulation and detection, and insemination.

Management of dead semen, data analysis, vaccinations,... These are some examples that we will deal with in the following 6 case studies.

This second part on AI stud management reviews the procedure for calculating sperm concentration and the elements that affect a correct assessment.

The impact of semen used for post-cervical AI is 2-3 times bigger than that used to produce cervical insemination doses; therefore, preparation of the doses should follow an even stricter control program.

This tool allows prediction of potential ejaculate yield and to aid in diagnosing subfertility/infertility associated with diseased tissues.

Production of a minimum number of doses to maintain profitability and the increase in post-cervical insemination leads to an increase of the doses produced per boar and, therefore, their share of responsibility in the production process.

The idea is to modify the doors of the pen where sows are housed in groups to increase the contact with the boar.