John CarrDr John Carr is a consultant swine veterinarian who has worked and taught throughout the world, and concentrates on maximising the kg meat finishing herd output.From the AuthorHomeSingle fixed-time insemination of sows, a new trendIn simple terms, the successful artificial insemination of sows depends on the hygienic deposition of enough sperm at the appropriate time so as to have an adequate sperm reservoir in the oviduct at the time of ovulation. However, what is the optimal time of insemination?HomeThe benefits of more informed sow cullingCulling a sow is one of the most important decisions aproducer can make. The first consideration should be if the welfare of the sowis compromised.Page 1 of 1