Pig reproduction
Services provided at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Saaren Eläinklinikka) and on pig farms.
Investigation of fertility problems in female pigs
The following routine examinations can be performed
- Breeding soundness evaluation of the female pig
- Determination of the cycle stage and optimal breeding time
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Hormonal oestrus / ovulation induction
In addition, the following examinations can be performed in sows not coming to heat, sow not becoming pregnant, sows aborting and sows with clinical symptoms (e.g. vaginal discharge)
- Vaginoscopy
- Ultrasound of ovaries / uterus / mammary glands
- Samplings (Blood, bacteriolgy)
Investigation of fertility problems in male pigs
The following routine examinations can be performed
- Breeding soundness examination
- Semen collection & analysis
- Semen preservation
- Reproductive surgery (e.g. castration, teaser boar operation)
In addition, the following examinations can be performed in boars with low libido, ejaculation problems or low fertility (e.g. low pregnancy rate)
- Andrological examination of external sex organs
- Ultrasound of testes / accessory sex glands
- Samplings (Blood, Bacteriology)
Investigation of parturition problems and neonatal mortality
The following routine examinations can be performed
- Colostrum collection & evaluation
- Evaluation of neonatal health
- Evaluation of maternal health & behavior
In addition, the following examinations can be performed in sows with high piglet mortality:
- Diagnosis and management of dystocia
- Diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the puerperal period
- Resuscitation and intensive care of the newborn pig
Investigation of herd reproductive health
The following examinations can be performed in herds (herd health visits) with subfertility (e.g. high piglet mortality, low piglet weight gain, high rate of sows not coming in heat, low pregnancy rate)
- Evaluation of herd health & breeding records
- Evaluation of environment, housing and husbandry
- Evaluation of nutrition
In addition, management of reproduction in pig farms can be performed:
- Evaluation of artificial insemination protocols
- Oestrus synchronisation & fixed- time inseminations
- Evaluation of parturition protocols
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