Content related to the topic: breeding

1 April 2021

Genetics base change 2021 factsheet

Details about the move to a rolling genetic base change in April 2021

13 July 2021

Breeding performance in pigs

Guidance on topics related to breeding herd performance, including condition scoring, timing of service and artificial insemination, to help improve reproductive performance.

31 March 2022

Artificial insemination (AI) of pigs

Everything you need to know about artificial insemination (AI) of pigs.

28 September 2021

Pig semen storage and handling

Everything you need to know about pig semen storage and handling.

7 October 2025

Weather, seasons and pig breeding

Use this information to understand how the weather can affect the breeding performance of pigs.

24 June 2021

Colostrum management for pigs

Information about the importance of colostrum for piglets

17 September 2020

Monitoring farrowing and piglet behaviour

Guidance on monitoring farrowing and piglet behaviour

23 December 2020

Piglet fostering

Guidance on indoor piglet management

17 September 2020

Creep training

Creep areas provide the right environment for piglets and training them to use this area will give them a good start in life.

13 August 2020

When to skip-a-heat in sows and gilts

Use this information to find how why and how to skip-a-heat to avoid a second litter performance drop.

13 August 2020

Using boars for heat detection in sows

Follow these guidelines to use boars effectively when stimulating and detecting heat in female pigs.

27 December 2024

Heat detection in pigs

Use this information to ensure you know the signs of heat and to improve reproductive performance of your pig unit.