Artificial insemination in the swine industry has many beneficial implications for committed and dedicated farm operators.
Reduced capital investment.
Reduced operating cash due to lower boar inventory.
Greater uniformity in offspring as less sires are used
More economical to use better genetics - improved feed conversion, higher average daily gain and higher index.
Reduced culling of sows and gilts due to breeding injuries.
Better control over semen quality.
Reduced transfer of infections through sow-boar contact.
Reduced health risk as fewer animals are imported into herd.
