Breeding a gilt ?

[topdawg88]

Gilt began swelling on Friday when do I or when should she be ready for AI because she still won't stand with pressure to her back
Thanks in advance

[buckibri]

Gilts should be bred about 12 hours after standing heat.

[mtbkmom]

For us it is usually when the swelling starts to come down that they are more likely to exhibit standing behavior--rigid back is 1, but perking their ears, shaking/shivering. To get this don't just press on the back. Rub their teat line, pull their vulva up/down, rub their flanks up/down and then push on their backs. If all else fails,12 hrs after noted swelling we feed & breed to get them to hold still.

[topdawg88]

Thank you