The production potential of sows may be exploited only with a well-organized
breeding system, taking the most limiting factors into account. In conclusion, the
present study confirms that sow insemination month had a significant influence on
some elements of reproductive performance. Summer insemination leads to a lower
number of piglets born alive later (even 0.72 piglet). It can be also concluded that the
month of insemination did not have much effect on the number of piglets weaned.
However, farrowing interval was the longest after winter insemination. Gilts were
more susceptible to the impact of low outdoor temperatures in contrast with older
sows, which reacted to higher outdoor temperatures. This relationship was observed
during analysis of the parity.
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