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Introduction:
Achieving a high farrowing rate is pivotal to the success of any pig farm, impacting both profitability and productivity. To enhance this critical metric, consider focusing on five strategic areas that directly influence farrowing outcomes: heat detection, insemination process management, semen quality control, feed management, and selecting the right females for breeding.
Understanding the heat cycle is fundamental in maximizing farrowing rates. The ability to accurately detect heat fluctuations enables timely breeding, crucial as missing just 24 hours can significantly impact performance. To optimize this process:
Familiarize with Heat Indicators: Trn your team on recognizing early signs of heat vulvar swelling, mucous discharge, ears going up but not locking when mounted.
Gilt Trning: Start gilt trning with a boar before progressing to heat detection exercises.
Heat Detection Window: m for breeding between day 3 and day 4 post-heat detection.
Breeding is akin to an art, requiring attention to detl:
Pace Control: Slow down the insemination process by elevating the catheter . The ideal time frame varies but may require more than a few minutes for some females or gilts.
Semen Quality Assurance: Mntn semen at optimal storage temperatures 61°F - 64°F and avoid over-ordering, which can lead to older semen usage.
Precautionary Steps: Check refrigerator temperatures dly, and if semen is removed from cold storage for use, insulate it with gel packs.
The shelf life of sperm cells decreases as age increases:
Frequency of Receipts: m for more frequent semen deliveries e.g., three times a week to minimize the impact of stored days on viability.
Temperature Control: Store semen in a fridge between 16.1°C - 17.8°C and prevent fluctuations greater than 3.6°F.
Proper diet management ensures sows mntn optimal body condition for breeding:
Weekly Condition Checks: Regularly evaluate sow groups to determine their feeding requirements.
Group Housing Considerations: For group housing, consider the size and parity of individuals in the pen.
A well-planned gilt entry strategy enhances breeding efficiency:
Foot Structure Selection: Prioritize gilts with strong foot structure for better performance post-breeding.
Body Condition Management: Control gilt body condition during development to prevent lameness issues.
Lameness Prevention Strategies e.g., copper sulfate application when necessary.
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Each action, though seemingly small individually, collectively contributes significantly to farrowing rate improvements. Focusing on these strategic areas enables better performance outcomes for your pig farm's breeding program, ensuring sustnable growth and profitability.
For further guidance or assistance in implementing these strategies, contact your PIC team at PIC.com or visit our platform for more resources.
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