Factors Affecting Ovarian Activity of Pigs

Factors Affecting Ovarian Activity of Pigs

__________________________Stage of Breeding Affected____________________________

Proven or Suspected Factors

Puberty

After Weaning

After Service

Insufficient male stimulation

Housing and social environment

High ambient temperature

Season of year (summer/autumn)

Photoperiod

?

Genotype

Nutrition

Short lactation

Large litter reared

Adapted, with permission, from Meredith MJ, Pig News and Information 5, 1984, published by CAB International, Wallingford, Oxon, UK.

Adapted, with permission, from Meredith MJ, Pig News and Information 5, 1984, published by CAB International, Wallingford, Oxon, UK.