Observation
Take note of everything you observe in the pig house ranging from the feaces color, body confirmation, appetite level, breathing rates, etc
SELECTION OF A BREEDING GILT
It is very important to select a good gilt since it contributes half the quality of the herd. Facts to consider while selecting breeding Gilt: • Gilts selected to have at least 12 teats so as to accommodate a large litter • Gilts to be selected from sows, which wean at least 9 piglets per litter and are known to be good mothers and first farrowing at one year of age and farrowing interval of seven month. • Select breeding gilts at weaning period, further selection should be done 5-6 months of age. • Select fast growing weaners. These will likely consume less feed per unit live weight gain. Thus less costly to keep. • Select gilts which have developed hams and comparatively light heads. • The selected gilts should have good body confirmation i.e. strong legs, sound feet etc. • Gilt should not be select for breeding purpose if having supernumerary and inverted teats, and fat deposited at the base of the teats • Gilt must be at least 8 months old at first service. Age to...
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