Pig flow hole discovered at weaning

There is little excuse for this failure in management. The ability to find females to be bred depend on how long between the pig flow hole is discovered and the required breeding date. The longer the time the better.

However, while the options for filling the hole are now limited there are options available. Note an empty farrowing place is 10-12 pigs not weaned – a fortune

1	Gilts in the breeding pool
	Cycling gilts unknown stage– inject with PGF2α and the PG600 3 days later
	Cycling gilt over 11 days post-oestrus - inject with PGF2α and the PG600 3 days later
	Cycling gilts between oestrus and 11 days – ignore.
	Cycling gilts in oestrus - mate
2	Finishing gilts
	Gilt which has not been exposed to a boar around 100-110kg
	Immediately expose to a boar – about 50% will cycle within 4 days
	Breed as normal – ideally use a boar as well as AI
	Consider PG600 at first signs of oestrus
3	Cull sows
	Do not cull any sows – breed all sows possible. Culling can be completed at pregnancy checking
4	Sows farrowing
	If possible wean 24 hours after farrowing and place in breeding pool
	PG600 3 days after “weaning”
5	Pregnant sows and gilts
	Abort with PGF2α – use double the dose. Inject first dose day of weaning
	Inject second dose 6 hours later
	Inject PG600 4 days later
	Breed when sow or gilt in oestrus
	Use a boar and AI to enhance fertility