Ten Breeding and Farrowing Tips to Enhance Breeding Herd Output

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Ten Breeding and Farrowing Tips to Enhance
Breeding Herd Output

• Iain Harris
• Farm Manager
• YNOT Pork

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FOOD SAFETY

• Consumers trust us

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Consumers Trust Us
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ACCURACY OF DATA

• Financial decisions influenced by data collected
  on the farm
• Owners and managers should positively reinforce
  accurate data collection

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WEEKEND WORK

• 28.5 of years days are Saturdays and Sundays
• Only vital work to be scheduled for the weekend

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CONSULTING VETS

• Excellent messengers of good ideas

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ASSISTED FARROWINGS

• Commitment to helping all sows and piglets who
  are in trouble
• Why lose 10 of the litter before the farrowing
  has ended

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FEEDING THE LACTATING SOW

• Little and often
• Keep it simple

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GILT DEVELOPER

• Trade open space with pregnant females
• Own your replacements as soon as you can

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REDUCING SEMEN COSTS

• Target females with long standing heats
• Careful implementation and monitoring

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CREATE AND EXECUTE THE PLAN

• Have a planned routine
• Time challenge is a double positive

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PEOPLE

• Attitude is everything
• Recognition is vital
• Your job is being competed for 

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