Synchronising gilts gains producers an extra piglet

摘要

Pig producers in Europe and the world's other major pig producing areas are enjoying the production and financial benefits that can be gained by synchronising oestrus in breeding females. Synchronisation of gilts is a critical part of management in batch farrowing systems, which are increasingly being introduced to improve biosecurity as well as profitability. The system depends on sufficient gilts being on heat and ready to serve when they are required to maintain batch numbers. Synchronising oestrus helps to ensure this happens.