Boars play a critical role in heat detection and maximizing conception rates in artificial insemination programs. Understanding how to use boars effectively can improve reproductive efficiency.

How Boars Stimulate Estrus Expression

• Pheromone Release – Boars produce pheromones that trigger estrus behaviors in females.
• Physical Stimulation – Nose-to-nose contact with a boar encourages standing heat in sows.
• Boar Presence & Movement – Keeping a boar near females helps identify those entering heat earlier.

Best Practices for Boar Use in AI Programs

• Daily heat detection with a boar – Helps pinpoint standing heat more accurately.
• Rotate boars – Different boars stimulate estrus differently.
• Use trained boars – A well-trained boar is more effective in detecting estrus than a young, inexperienced one.

🐖 Did You Know? Studies show that boars can improve estrus detection accuracy by up to 30% when used correctly.