Pig breeding and fertility
Information, advice and case studies on pig breeding and fertility.
Genetics
Case study on using Danish genetics
Developments in pig breeding genetics over the past 50 years and the future
The benefits of pig genetics explained
How new technology and genetics can offer financial and production advantages
Fertility
Case study on using high energy feed to help boost fertility
Case study on tackling dropping conception rates with staff training
Reducing stillborns
Advice on reducing stillborns and sow mortality during farrowing
Gilt management
Advice on avoiding second litter drop (SLD) with lactation management
Breeding against aggression
How to select replacements to reduce aggression
Heat stress
Information on the effect of hot weather on semen quality
For more on this topic
See our page on pig health and welfare