Abstract

Alternate groups of sows were synchronized, with prostaglandin, to farrow within a certain time or to serve as controls. The objective was to determine if baby-pig survival or litter-weaning weight would be improved by such group farrowing. Results indicated no improvement in those traits; therefore, if prostaglandin is used under the conditions of this experiment, its cost will have to be justified by other considerations.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 12, 1981

Keywords: Swine day, 1981, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 82-128-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 406, Swine, Prostaglandin, Farrowing, Sows

How to Cite:

Davis, D. L., (1981) “Prostaglandin F2α to induce farrowing in sows”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 1-2. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6047