Provides a comprehensive assessment of the major developments in global pig breeding programmesConsiders how genetics and breeding can be utilised to improve the sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of pork productionReviews the factors which can affect the reproductive efficiency of boars and sows, focussing on those that can impact semen quality and reproductive performance respectively

This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on optimising reproductive efficiency in pigs.The first chapter highlights some of the main factors which are known to affect reproductive efficiency in pigs, including gilt development, litter size, control of the weaning to oestrus interval and season infertility. Management strategies designed to help producers continue to make a profit are also discussed.The second chapter introduces the concept of artificial insemination an...