Is it better to artificially inseminate sows or breeding pigs? How to artificially inseminate sows?

For pig farms, the key to whether they can raise breeding pigs well and breed high-quality, healthy piglets is the level of breeding work.

This article talks about whether artificial insemination of sows or breeding pigs is better, and the correct method of artificial breeding of sows.

1. Is it better to artificially inseminate sows or breed pigs?

It is generally better to use artificial breeding for pig breeding.

Using artificial insemination technology, the difference in body size between male and female pigs can be overcome, and timely breeding can be carried out as needed, which is conducive to the utilization of high-quality breeding pigs and the full play of hybrid advantages.

Through artificial insemination technology, the high-quality genes of excellent boars can be quickly promoted, poor boars can be eliminated, the best ones can be retained and the bad ones can be eliminated, thereby promoting the improvement of breeding pig strains and improving the production performance of commercial pigs.

The use of artificial insemination can also reduce the number of boars raised, thereby reducing the cost of raising pigs and improving efficiency.

2. The correct method for artificial breeding of sows

After the sow stands in the pig pen, use the index finger and thumb of the left hand to open the sow’s vulva, and hold the insemination device in the right hand Using a tool, slowly insert the insemination tube into the sow’s genitals.

Then rotate and insert in a straight direction to a depth of 20-30 cm. After insertion, retract the vas deferens a little, and finally push the syring slowly to inject all the semen.

Note that the hose should be inserted toward the back of the sow when first inserted to prevent damage to the sow's urethra.

3. Can a sow become pregnant if she bleeds during breeding?

If it is bleeding caused by the first breeding, you can usually get pregnant. You can give a little antibiotic after breeding to prevent vaginitis.

If bleeding occurs not for the first time of breeding, it may affect pregnancy. It is necessary to consider whether the sow has reproductive diseases such as pseudorabies and blue-ear, or the feed is moldy, or excessive force is used during breeding. , cervicitis in sows, poor sperm quality in boars, etc.