Want to give this gilt one last try.
Want to give this gilt one last try.
I have a duroc gilt that has not been in standing heat yet. She is 8 months old. Her vulva has swollen and went down and I thought she was going to be standing. Took her to boar and nothing then a few days later it went down. It has happened three times. I gave her lute and pg then waited and still nothing. Any thing else I can try for last hope before I give up on her and send her off? She cost me a good amount that is why I have given her so many chances. Any advise?
Re: Want to give this gilt one last try.
In rare cases gilts or sows won't stand when in heat even with fence line contact.
Try putting her in with the boar no see if she stands, if he gets her going you can then breed her.
Try putting her in with the boar no see if she stands, if he gets her going you can then breed her.
Re: Want to give this gilt one last try.
In addition to the good advice on stimulating her more it is not uncommon for gilts that have been fitted for show to develop ovarian cysts. You can often confirm them with ultrasound but a lot of veterinarians will go ahead and treat them based on the symptoms. Discuss it with your vet. Giving her a dose of cystorelin won't hurt anything if she is cycling and may we'll solve the problem if she developed cysts.
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Re: Want to give this gilt one last try.
How much cystorelin should I give her?
Re: Want to give this gilt one last try.
2 ml
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Re: Want to give this gilt one last try.
You might be trying to soon. I am not an expert but have had a few Durocs. The duroc sow I have now also is difficult to read. She has a large amount of swelling and mucus. The swelling is nearly gone before she stands. She was sold to me because the larger producer could get her caught. Her babies are beautiful and it has been worth the extra time and nail biting.
Re: Want to give this gilt one last try.
I have seen a ton of swelling but have not seen any mucus at all. Could this be due to a cyst on the ovaries? I have a young lady that is really attached to her so that is why we are trying everything we can to get her bred.