E3S Web of Conferences (Jan 2020)
Improving the reproductive function of replacement and adult sows
Abstract
Studies have shown that feeding the feed additive “Elevit” during the preparation of sows for insemination in a dosage of 1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.0% over the basic daily diet can increase estrum in replacement sows by 6.6; 20.0; 26.6; 26.6%, respectively, fertilization and prolificacy by 2.1; 5.3; 6.6; 6.6% and 1.0; 4.3; 7.6; 6.5%, respectively. Such a significant increase in the previously mentioned indicators also led to an increase in the total number of piglets by 13.5; 43.2; 60.8; 59.4%, respectively, while their cost at birth decreased by 11.5; 29.7; 37.4; 36.7% compared to the control group. Similar results were obtained from adult sows – estrum increased by 3.4; 10.0; 10.0; 10.0%, fertilization and prolificacy by 0.5; 5.0; 5.0; 5.0% by 0.9; 8.2; 8.2; 9.1%, respectively. At the same time, the total number of piglets at birth increased by 5.8; 28.7; 28.3; 29.1%. Their cost at birth decreased in comparison with the first control group by 5.2; 21.9; 21.5; 21.8%. From the data obtained by us, the best option for feed additive “Elevit” feeding both in terms of zootechnical and economic efficiency is – for replacement gilts in the amount of 3.0%; for adult sows – 2.0% over the basic daily diet for the period of preparation for insemination.