Welcome to PIC‘s Coach In your Pocket!
It is your pocket-sized PIC assistant for topics related to pigs, genetics and management.
Use of the PIC-Caliper
Uniformity is needed and we need an easy non-subjective method of measuring body condition, so we can all speak the same “language”.
This is what the PIC Caliper allows us to do.
Watch the video to learn when and how to use the PIC-Caliper!
Gilt Selection Outdoors
Part 1: The Fundamentals
Proper gilt selection is crucial for sow herd productivity. Choosing high-quality replacements ensures better retention and longer productive lifespan in the breeding herd.
To achieve effective selection, there are several requirements to consider.
Watch the video to learn the fundamentals about selecting the right gilts for your herd.
Part 2: Conformation & Overall Appearance
Proper selection of gilts is vital to sow herd productivity.
Selecting good quality replacements leads to greater retention and productive life in the breeding herd.
We learned already the fundamentals, let’s put that into practice now.
Part 3: Reproductive Organs
In this episode we will have a closer look at reproductive traits and defects.
Part 4: Assessing Legs & Movement
Our gilts are the future of our herds. To ensure there are fit to have a long productive life in the herd, in this episode, we are going to take a closer look at legs and movement of our gilts.