In gilts and sows, the summer-autumn period often is characterized by reduced fertility. Heat
stress and long photoperiods during the warm season can cause a reduction in feed intake …

This study was undertaken to determine management and seasonal effects on fertility in
1298 Finnish sow units over a 4-year period in 1992–1996. A multivariate analysis of the …

This study attempted to explain the mechanisms regulating boar fertility by examining
seasonal changes in semen characteristics, the composition of seminal plasma and …

Endogenous oxytocin is released by the sow at the time of mating in response to stimulation
by the boar, which may explain, at least partially, the importance of the relationship between …

A field study was conducted to estimate seasonal differences in follicular development in
weaned sows and to evaluate the implication of these differences on seasonal infertility. A …

Simple Summary The Iberian pig is appreciated for the organoleptic and nutritional
characteristics of its meat. Traditional breeding is extensive, but many farms perform …

Abortion occurrences disturb the projected production volume and increase non-productive
days of female pigs. The objectives of the present study were (1) to define abortion …

Pigs have difficulty in performing heat exchange and; therefore, it is important to consider the
environmental factors that impact their productive performance. This study evaluated the …

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of injecting 5 mg of PGF2α into the vulvar
mucosa on the reproductive performance of sows maintained under field conditions. At an …

Swine housing must promote an adjusted environment for thermal comfort and high animal
productivity without negatively affecting the sow performance and reproductive response …