CATDOLL : Breeding techniques and precautions for replacement sows

Breeding healthy gilts

Before breeding gilts, we must first ensure that they are healthy and in good physical condition. Healthy gilts can ensure the good quality of their offspring and reduce the risk of disease transmission.

Determining the right time to mate

The estrus period of gilts is generally 21 days, and the best time for mating is usually on the 2nd or 3rd day of the estrus period. Ensuring that the right time is chosen for mating will help improve fertilization rates.

Choosing the right mating method

The breeding methods of reserve sows mainly include artificial insemination and natural mating. Choose the appropriate mating method according to site conditions and feeding management level. Artificial insemination can control bloodline and improve breeding effect; while natural mating is more in line with the laws of nature, but it requires attention to safety and monitoring.

Feeding and management points

During the mating period of gilts, feeding and management are particularly important. Pay attention to providing adequate nutrition to ensure that the gilts are in good physical condition; at the same time, keep the feeding environment clean to avoid infection and conduct regular physical examinations.

Monitoring pregnancy

After mating, the pregnancy of the gilts needs to be monitored regularly. Generally, pregnancy testing can be performed 30-35 days after mating to ensure that the sows are pregnant in time.

Precautions

• Keep the gilts comfortable: Provide gilts with good feeding conditions before and after mating to keep them comfortable, which is conducive to fertilization and fetal growth and development.
• Consult a veterinarian regularly: During the breeding process, if there are any abnormal situations, you should consult a veterinarian in time to avoid the impact of the disease on the gilts and fetuses.
• Avoid excessive mating: Excessive mating will cause excessive fatigue to the gilts and affect the quality and quantity of offspring produced, so the number of matings should be controlled.
• Pay attention to breeding techniques: choose experienced breeders to perform breeding operations to avoid causing damage or infection that affects the health of gilts.

Through the introduction in this article, I believe you have a deeper understanding of the breeding techniques and precautions for reserve sows, and I hope it will be helpful to your pig production practice.

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