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by KSFarmer
Tue Dec 14, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Ultrasound
Replies: 1
Views: 8922

Re: Ultrasound

This may not be what you are looking for as I don't have a phone capable ultrasound, but I use a Pregtone with good success. It is much cheaper than an ultrasound and produces accurate results.
by KSFarmer
Wed May 31, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Matrix
Replies: 3
Views: 3328

Re: Matrix

My research showed 85% came into heat between day 3 and 4. I was considering using it a few weeks ago and after talking with a vet on a large hog operation, they recommended 15 days of Matrix and day 16 pg600. Day 18 or 19 should be in heat.
by KSFarmer
Mon May 15, 2017 10:51 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Matrix protocol
Replies: 2
Views: 6336

Re: Matrix protocol

Thank you HogDoc. Exactly the information I was looking for! I hate to do it but I will cull this sow out and find a replacement. As for the gilts, i think i will wait a few months and breed after they are a bit more dependable on their cycles. Matrix is expensive! I really appreciate your help.
by KSFarmer
Tue May 09, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Matrix protocol
Replies: 2
Views: 6336

Matrix protocol

I have posted a few times here and everyone has been super helpful. I have a few questions about Matrix and how to use it. I have two gilts I would like to AI but their cycles dont seem to be very consistent yet. I was wondering about using matrix to synchronize them and ensure my timing for AI work...
by KSFarmer
Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:13 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: To induce or wait it out
Replies: 8
Views: 6495

Re: To induce or wait it out

I am in the same situation. I have a first time gilt that was bred on Oct 11 and Oct 12th. She has bagged up but no milk. I can see and feel the piglets moving inside of her. She has no nesting behavior, no milk can be stripped and there is no fluid discharge yet. She was due on the 2nd or 3rd. Her ...
by KSFarmer
Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:08 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: No signs of labor.
Replies: 12
Views: 10027

Re: No signs of labor.

NewtoPiggin

What ended up happening? Did you get a healthy litter?
by KSFarmer
Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Boar not interested
Replies: 7
Views: 7000

Re: Boar not interested

This worked! Thank you all for the great advice. Boar jumped and successfully bred this morning.

What can I do to keep things moving in the right direction? Make sure his next few attempts are successful and he should continue on his own?

Thanks
by KSFarmer
Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Boar not interested
Replies: 7
Views: 7000

Re: Boar not interested

Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice. I will seperate them til I see standing heat and give it a shot.
by KSFarmer
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Boar not interested
Replies: 7
Views: 7000

Boar not interested

I have been lurking on this forum for about a year now and I have learned a ton from the posts on this forum. I am a small time pig farmer where I have one boar and a few sows. I have a registered Berkshire boar who I purchased at 9 months old. He is now 11 Months. He was AI conceived out of a boar ...