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Basic pig husbandry - the boar

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Primefact Number: 69    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Feb 2006
So far as overall improvement is concerned, a boar has far more influence in a herd than the average sow. Because a boar has such a tremendous influence within a herd, careful consideration should be given to his selection, management and replacement.

On many farms productivity and profitability are reduced because too little consideration is given to developing a suitable breeding program to utilise boars to their full potential.

The contents of this Primefact include the following:

  • Selection of boars
  • Boar sow ratio
  • Mating management
  • Feed requirements
  • De-tusking
  • Reluctance to work
  • Replacement
  • Disease control
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