There are many projects in the works right now but the most troubling situation on hand is our sow did not get bred this last turn. What caused it? I do not know. Every thing seemed the same this time. I A.I. her and that means that I have to read all the signs just right. I seem to get the insemination working right about fifty percent of the time. Was it all my timing? I would like to think not. They say that pigs are very susceptible to stress a few days after breeding. She was separated from her friends, the two steers and she through a fit, moping around. Well, any way you look at the boar semen was wasted.
The way I have learned to do A.I. is through reading. Utah State seems to have the best cookbook on it, if you will. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/AG_Swine_04pr.pdf If you do try this method, I would look to see if you can get hands on training from someone in your area. I will let you know in 42 days if she takes the next time.
The way I have learned to do A.I. is through reading. Utah State seems to have the best cookbook on it, if you will. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/AG_Swine_04pr.pdf If you do try this method, I would look to see if you can get hands on training from someone in your area. I will let you know in 42 days if she takes the next time.
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