Diseases of Sows and Boars Flashcards
Why is selection of breeding stock so important and what should you look at?
Important for health, longevity and production and reproduction of whole herd
Look at all systems
What groups of pigs diseases that we have already talked about also commonly affect sows and boars?
Grower/finisher diseases
What is a nucleus farm?
Grandparent stock
What is a multiplier?
Produced many pigs for commercial use
If you have reproductive failure, who should you look at?
Sow and Boar
What are some factors that should be carefully monitored to help increase reproductive abilities?
Breeding Management
Heat Stress
Nutrition
Herd Health Program
Genetic Selection
Biosecurity
What should you look at related to a male if there is reproductive faiure?
Semen quality and quantity, feet, legs, libido, repro organ, penis and age
If you know your sows are heat stressed, what percent do you need to breed extra?
30%
What are some common periparturient disorders in sows?
Abortions, stillbirth, weak piglets, small litter, retained pigs/placenta, vagina and vulva injured, post-partum metritis, hypocalcemia, mastitis and agalactia, vaginal uterine prolapse and rectal prolapse, failure to return to estrus
When should you preg check?
18-20 days or 28-35 is me
How much pregnancy loss do you have after the first preg check?
3%
What are some common causes of lameness in sows and boars?
Injuries, overgorwn toes and dewclaws, shoulder sore in sow
What are some common issues with boars?
Decreased libido, overuse injuries, penile injuries or prolapsed penis, enlarged preputial diverticulum, overgrown tusk, behavioral issues
How often should you breed boars?
2-3x a week
Should you remove tusks in an older pig?
No cut them with giggly wire
