Swine Artificial Insemination for Beginners: Heat Detection

Authors

Dennis Worwod, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

10-1-2007

Abstract

Heat detection is the most important and time consuming part of an A.I. breeding program. Your goal is to recognize when the sow or gilt reaches “standing heat,” which is the period when she stands still and rigid when you put weight on her loin.

Recommended Citation

Worwod, Dennis, "Swine Artificial Insemination for Beginners: Heat Detection" (2007). All Current Publications. Paper 1394.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1394