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Poultry and Pets => Pets without Feathers => Topic started by: Holt on October 28, 2009, 13:53

Title: AI my sows ?
Post by: Holt on October 28, 2009, 13:53

Hi

Any suggestions for best way to AI my saddleback sows >

best regards

Craig and Suzanne

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Vember on October 28, 2009, 14:11

Could you not just borrow a boar ??? :)



Sarah :)

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: chickenlady on October 28, 2009, 14:20

I used to work at a pig AI centre! we mostly sent semen to large commercial farms 100;s of doses at a time as ideally you would serve a sow 2 or 3 times! we used to supply 1 or 2 does sometimes to smallholders etc! you can choose the breed of boar the semen comes from (we only had large commercial breeds) most farms have a teaser boar to stimulate the sows to ovulate! but think you can buy pheramone sprays to give the same result!. We supplied ours in sealed packets that you used a catheter with or an automate which is easier

Debbie

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Holt on October 28, 2009, 14:26

Hi,

We have not any room for a boar, that is why we particualy wanted to AI. I have read somewhere that the straws can be posted 3 at a time, but cant seem to find that link again.
AI is better option for us as we will have more control.

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Roughlee Handled on October 28, 2009, 14:28

Holt after the last time you asked for advice and people took time to reply but you never gave an update or any acknowledgement or thanks.  Why should I reply to you?

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Holt on October 28, 2009, 14:32

I am sorry Roughlee Handled

Not realising that I had offended anyone and still finding my way around the best way to manage this site, and having 4 children and a wife in  hospital, I have just been a little busy.
If you feel agrived then please dont open any of my messages !

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: chickenlady on October 28, 2009, 14:33

Quote from: Holt on October 28, 2009, 14:26

Hi,

We have not any room for a boar, that is why we particualy wanted to AI. I have read somewhere that the straws can be posted 3 at a time, but cant seem to find that link again.
AI is better option for us as we will have more control.

we sent out 'catheters' in any quantity required! you would need to find a good AI centre to source your semen from! the raw semen is mixed with a special diluant which extends the life of the semen for a few days if kept at a low temp also it would of been checked for motility and deformities and counts under a microscope to make sure it is top quality and your not wasting a cycle in the sow!

Debbie

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: chickenlady on October 28, 2009, 14:53

here is the company i worked for! only the commercial lines though im afraid!
http://www.rattlerow.com/
AI doses are sent out in the post special delivery with catheters.
would assume a traditional/rare breeds stud may have the same facilities

Debbie

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Holt on October 28, 2009, 18:54

Thanks Chickenlady,

Very helpfull and informative.  :)

Vember : Than you but AI is a much better route for my set up.

Roughlee Handled Have I responded adequately?

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Roughlee Handled on October 30, 2009, 06:59

yes

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Holt on November 01, 2009, 17:53

I am sorting out some photo's for all to see watch this space !

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Aunt Sally on November 01, 2009, 18:09

 :ohmy: NOT of the AI I hope  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: AI my sows ?
Post by: Vember on November 01, 2009, 18:22

Hope not  :lol:

Love to see pig pics though :D