Vaginal and vestibular electrical resistance as an alternative marker for optimum timing of artificial insemination
Change in electrical resistance in the vagina has the potential to accurately predict ovulation timing, but more work is required.
articles about breeding/mating
The 10 most-read articles in 2023
Join us in revisiting the articles that have resonated the most with our dedicated swine community throughout 2023.
Reproductive performance of gilts and weaned sows grouped at different days after insemination
Group housing gestating sows 2 days after breeding compromised litter size; however, mixing gilts on days 1 to 4 after breeding did not impair reproductive performance.
Dynamic group gestation with weight monitoring
Continuous monitoring of sow weight has significantly improved feed use efficiency and sow longevity.
Are gilts valued enough? Gilt development is key to success
To have good gilt performance, producers and vets must value those gilts and invest accordingly. Dr. Clayton Johnson from Carthage Veterinary Services shares some tips about gilt productive development.
Tip: A modular gate makes it easy to heat check with boars
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.
Causes of regular returns to estrus: the sow
This article covers the main sow-related factors that can cause regular returns to estrus.
New Zealand rules sow farrowing crates "unlawful"
The High Court declared regulations and minimum standards regarding farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful and invalid.
Causes of regular returns to estrus: the seminal dose or boar
This article covers the main semen- or boar-related factors that can cause regular returns to estrus.
Vulva width could serve as useful gilt selection criteria
Reproductive tract scoring methods as a tool for identify gilts with improved productivity as breeding herd females.
Hypor: A smooth transition from stalls to group housing
How the Hypor Libra* helped Haven Colony make the sow housing transition easy, allowing the animals to produce to their full potential.
What is gene editing?
This unfamiliar concept may sound strange to someone outside the industry, but this video explains that we have made breeding choices for thousands of years.
Weaning-to-service interval: not only non-productive days
It is not only related to NPDs, but it can also have a greater impact than we first thought.
Planning gilt service
The strategy involves synchronizing the gilts so they come into heat at the same time, in order to properly manage the number of inseminations targeted for each lot.
Management factors associated with sow reproductive performance after weaning
In conclusion, some management practices, such as feeding strategy of breeding gilts, housing conditions of sows...have an influence on the outcome of reproductive parameters.
Use of special diets during the weaning-to-service interval
The weaning-to-service interval is a short but vital period regarding the productivity of the sow.