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The Detection Of Oestrus : A Key Role In Enhancing Mating Efficiency In Pigs, Padet Tummaruk
The Detection Of Oestrus : A Key Role In Enhancing Mating Efficiency In Pigs, Padet Tummaruk
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
This review focuses on oestrous detection, which is a vital factor for mating efficiency in pigs. The content includes information concerning the timing of ovulation, in relation to oestrous behavior, follicular growth and hormonal changes before and during oestrus. Also the factors affecting the oestrous interval, the importance of boar contact, oestrus detection in gilts and the diagnosis and treatment of anoestrus and/or ovarian dysfunction in sows.
The Use Of Real Time B-Mode Ultrasound To Detect Ovulation And Pregnancy In Swine, Kampon Kaeoket
The Use Of Real Time B-Mode Ultrasound To Detect Ovulation And Pregnancy In Swine, Kampon Kaeoket
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Real time B-mode ultrasound for ovarian examination in pigs has been used in many experimental studies. All were aimed at elucidating the relationship between the duration of oestrus, the time of ovulation, the time of insemination and fertility. This review describes the uses and benefits of real time B-mode ultrasound for ovulation monitoring and pregnancy diagnosis for fertility control in swine breeding herds. The reliability of diagnosis is very much dependent on the experience of the investigator and the type of ultrasound machine used. It is considered that real time B-mode ultrasound is a useful tool for monitoring the ovulation …