Gilt(around 6 months of age)
1. From 1st heat count 21 days, this would be the tentative date of the second heat.
2. At the 2nd heat count 11 days, this is the tentative date of flushing.
flushing= giving more food for the development of the egg cells.Increase the feed of the gilt, maybe
around 3 kgs per day (Check your feed manufacturer suggestion)
3. 21 days after the 2nd heat check if the animal is in heat.
Sign: Reddening of vulva, unrestlessness, frequent urination, noisy etc.
4. Check for standing heat(usually 2-3 days after first sign of heat)(checking should be done every hour if
possible) Apply back pressure in the rump area / hindquarters area .if the animal just stay it means it
in standing heat.
5. If the animal is in standing heat then it is ready to be breed. If you observed the heat in the morning
then you could bred it in the afternoon (12 hr ). Personally, if i see the animal in heat i would suggest
to breed it already.
6. Some lessen the feed intake of the animal in the first 2 weeks. If the feed intake before flushing is 2.2
kgs some would give 1.5-2 kg in the first 2 weeks of pregnancy. Personally i do not practice this/
suggest this.
7. Check your feed manufacturer's suggestion in terms of feeding a gestating sow.
8. Check the animal if it returns to heat at the 21 day and 42 days of pregnancy. If the animal shows sign
of heat it means it is a reheat.
9 After 114 days it should give birth. It could be 5 days early or 5 days delayed at most.
Vaccine depends on the prevalence of the disease in your locality. Ask your local vet for suggestions. If you think i forgot something please feel free to add to this. Thank you.
