REPRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
• One important factor that
contributes to the success of
any pig farm is the number of
piglets produced by each sow
in a year.

• This is largely dependent on

the services or matings made
which is, in turn, affected by
heat detection and timing of
insemination.
INTRODUCTION
• Reproduction is the total
process by which pigs produce
offsprings.
THE DRY PERIOD
• The time interval from
weaning to service is known as
the dry period. This is the
time when the sow is
unproductive.

• The length of the dry period

varies depending on the sow's
body condition.
THE DRY PERIOD
• On some farms where weaning
is at 4-6 weeks (28-42 days),
the sows in good body
condition return to heat
during the week following
weaning.

• However, if the sow is thin

due to large litters or was fed
badly during lactation, the dry
period could be longer.
THE DRY PERIOD
• If weaning is done earlier,
then the interval to
subsequent estrus may be
longer, even up to 2 weeks

• Normally, sows will come in

heat 3 to 10 days, with an
average of about 7 days, after
weaning.
THE DRY PERIOD
PUBERTY
PUBERTY
• Puberty in Boars
• In boars, puberty is the age at which sperm cells or spermatozoa
appear in the ejaculate.
• Spermatogenesis is the process in which sperm cells are formed in
the testes or testicles.
• The whole process takes place in 35 days. It is a continuous process normally
producing about 10- 15 billion sperm cells each day. It cannot be altered by
the frequency of ejaculation.
• Spermiogenesis is the process of sperm cell maturation.
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PUBERTY
• Puberty in Gilts
• In gilts, puberty is signalled by the occurrence of
the first ovulation or estrus period which is
characterized by receptivity to the male pig or
acceptance of the male pig.
PUBERTY (GILTS)