Swine Production Management

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Breeding Programs Advice on Design & Insemination

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Breeding area set up:

Note stall design incorporating a boar hide. These are set up every third sow.	Boar walkway at the head end of the sow.	Excellent lighting is essential for good mating.

Controlled boar gates.	These are operated from the stockman's, passageway at the rear of the sow and held in place by metal runners.
Ensure: boars are housed away from sows the breeding area is clean and well maintained safe breeding area for stock people
Breeding routine:

Boar in front but sows to be served cannot see him.	Boar exposed to the sow.	Very quick response to standing heat.

Apply the belt. Not too slack.	Collect the catheter and flatpack.	Insert the catheter and flat pack.

Ensure the correct position of flat pack- sows are individuals.	The sow now self serves.

Some extra attention for a few sows.	Check flow of semen.	Finish breeding. Bend catheter over into flatpack. Mark sow.

Move boar 1. Introduce boar 2.	Remove catheter.	Remove belt. Keep boar presence.
Observe post mating behavior of the sow. A unsatisfied sow will remain standing looking for the boar Once breeding finished the boar movement boards are moved out of the way To see the entire breeding process, click here.