Boar Stimulation
UK - Boars have a marked stimulating effect on sows and gilts at point of service, causing increased production of the hormone oxytocin which aids semen transport within the uterus, according to ACMC.
6 June 2012
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However, this effect is relatively short-lived and after stimulation sows will become refractory again for a period, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC.
He therefore advises that, for optimum results, producers should organise their work so that once stimulated by the boar all the stimulated sows can be served within a 20-minute period.
