What tools are used in breeding swine?

An OB snare and OB forceps are tools utilized during farrowing. If the sow is having trouble, these tools can provide assistance to remove piglets. NOTE: You should have practice using these before as you could harm the sow and/or the piglet if used improperly.

What is the best breeding method for swine?

Mating techniques used to breed sows and gilts varied by size of site. Pen-mating was used most commonly on small sites (84.4 percent), compared to large sites (6.4 percent). Artificial insemination was used for mating sows and gilts on 91.3 percent of large sites (Figure 2).

How do you artificially breed a pig?

There will be 2.5 million to 3.5 million sperm, diluted in semen extender, in each bag. You usually breed a sow twice while she’s in standing estrus, so order two bags. The semen is inserted into the cervix with a disposable insemination rod. Ask the stud owner if these are included with the semen order.

What makes a good breeding sow?

Gilt (sow) selection and management Strong, straight legs with large, even-sized claws. Gilts should walk straight and well, and stand up on their claws without falling over at the pastern joints just above the foot. A well-formed vulva and six well-shaped, prominent teats on each side of the belly.

What are the needed materials for swine and goat raising?

Swine Farming Equipment

  • Swine Housing. Regardless the animal, having proper housing is an essential element to ensuring the animal’s wellbeing.
  • Hog Watering. Because pigs don’t sweat, access to lots of fresh water is important to help keep them cool.
  • Pig Feeding.
  • Heat Lamps.
  • Cleaning Supplies.
  • Crates.
  • Fencing.

How do you use matrix in swine?

Treat gilts on an individual basis by top dressing MATRIX on a portion of each gilt’s daily feed allowance. Administer 6.8 mL (15 mg altrenogest) per gilt once daily for 14 consecutive days. Underfeeding of MATRIX may lead to the occurrence of cystic follicles. Excessive use of a syringe may cause the syringe to stick.

When can pigs start breeding?

The female pig (sow) is ready to breed (reaches puberty) at 5 months of age and will show signs of being in heat. Some slow growing types and animals which are underfed will be older when they reach puberty. The sow will come into heat every 3 weeks throughout the year if she is not mated.

How much does artificial insemination cost for pigs?

The cost to inseminate a pig currently ranges from $25-250 per dose. Each pig needs 2 doses, making the total per pig in semen costs $50-500.

How can I increase the size of sow litter?

Serving gilts at their second estrus rather than at puberty can increase litter size by about 0.7 pigs. Service with a vasectomized boar at the pubertal estrus followed by a fertile boar service at the second estrus may increase litter size by 0.7 pigs/litter.

What do you need to take care of a pig?

6 Essentials For Piglet Care

  1. Provide Warmth. When piglets are born, they need a warm, dry place to live—I can’t emphasize the warm aspect enough!
  2. Pile Up Bedding. For bedding, straw or hay works well, with wood chips underneath for absorption.
  3. Feed Properly.
  4. Address Rooting Behavior.
  5. Control Parasites.
  6. Prevent Anemia.