articles about returns

We propose a more direct indicator to look at and analyze reproductive problems on the farm.

The PigCHAMP Pro Europe database was used to analyze nurse sows, which wean almost twice the farm average.

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

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

Total returns to estrus should not exceed 8%; if they do, we must ask ourselves when they occur.

This article compares the results of the inseminations done one week before the holiday, on the holiday, and one day after the holiday.

Why is my farrowing rate less than ideal? Use this tool to discover the potential causes. Navigate using the flowchart or use the buttons within the text to access the different parts of the tool.

If I see a farrowing rate less than 85%, the next question I should ask is, "Are there sows returning to estrus?"

What are the causes of these returns?

There are several factors that can cause an abnormally long estrous cycle.

Factors related to the semen dose, the boar, or the sow can cause regular returns to estrus.

Why do my sows come into heat soon after service?

This article lists the main infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.