Before their first
service, it is important that gilts are familiar with the routine of moving to
the heat detection area and service pens where they should also be able to
explore the area and meet the boars.
This will reduce
stress, keep gilts calmer and help ensure strong standing reflexes during
insemination. BPEX Work
Instructions 13 and 14 on humanising and handling gilts have more
information.
Be aware that gilts
are notorious for taking a long time to inseminate, which can be due to stress.
A good gilt familiarisation routine will help to reduce this along with calm,
patient staff in the service area. Serving gilts in a small AI pen (typically
2m x 2m) with good boar contact will also increase the chances of a successful
insemination. See Action
for Productivity factsheets
29, 30 and 31 for more information on AI.
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