Document Type

Other

Publication Date

10-2-2000

Keywords

swine, artificial insemination, estrus detection

Extension Number

ExEx 2028

Department

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Description

Enhancing physiological processes and reducing production costs associated with mating are key considerations for optimizing swine breeding herd management. Successful matings from either natural mating or artificial insemination, involve coordinating insemination with ovulation. Hand mating or pen mating takes advantage of the boar’s innate ability to determine which females are in estrus and carry out the breeding process. However, as the swine industry has evolved, artificial insemination is emphasized as a way to capitalize on advantages beyond estrus detection.

Comments

October 2000.

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