Swine Reproduction 3126 Adam Nash

Swine Reproduction

Reproduction Boar Produces sperm Fertilizes the egg Sow Produces the egg Carries the litters

Swine Reproduction Estrus  The period of time a sow is receptive to the male for breeding purposes  Comes every 21 days  Last for 3 days  Ovulation (egg production) occurs

Swine Reproduction Fertilization  The period of time in which the sperm actually unites with the eggs  Multi- fertilization which causes multi-pig litters

Swine Reproduction Gestation  The time between fertilization and giving birth (parturition)  114 Day or  3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days

Swine Reproduction Farrowing a sow  The components of controlled delivery  Put sow in crate 1-5 Days before due date  Exercise Daily  Feed 6 lbs daily  Once babies are born add one pound per pig to ration

Swine Reproduction Farrowing Baby Pig Care - first 2 weeks  Have feed out from day 1  Give iron shot ¼ cc  Clip Teeth  Castrate  Ear notch