27
JUN
2014

Behavior, sexual maturity and productive traits in gilts reared under different floor area

M. Kirov1, V. Doychev2* Abstract. A trial with 16 gilts of Danubian White breed has been performed. The gilts have been divided into two groups (8 pigs per group) equal by origin, age and live weight. The experiment has been performed during the spring on 2012 year. The gilts from I g
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06
MAY
2014

Synchronization of estrous in gilts with Altrenogest

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Altrenogest (trade name ALTRESYN®) as a method for synchronization of estrous in gilts. The synthetic progesterone Altrenogest was fed daily to 123 nrs. gilts at 20 mg/gilts for 18 days. Gilts were checked for oestrus twice daily and
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