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Usage and Applications of Swine B-ultrasound machine
Pig B-ultrasound machine Procedure: Pregnancy checks are performed on sows standing or lying on their side in a restricted pen. Examination is performed on the inner thigh or the abdominal wall just outside the last teat. Simply coat the probe with coupling gel and apply it to the lower abdominal wall. The examination is non-invasive and non-irritating, resulting in a short, stress-free examination and high accuracy. The image is intuitive, and a negative early pregnancy is confirmed by the presence of a dark area of the gestational sac or a fetal skeleton. Early pregnancy testing can be performed as early as 23 days after mating, with 100% accuracy at 22 Ngày. The image is intuitive, and early pregnancy is confirmed by the presence of a dark area of the gestational sac or a fetal skeleton.
Purposes of Swine B-ultrasound machine: Pregnancy testing, litter size, stillbirth, mummification, ovarian and uterine obstetric conditions, follicle testing, and backfat and eye muscle area measurement.
Applications of Swine B-ultrasound machine in Pig Farms
Swine B-ultrasound machine is now widely used in pig farms. Here, we will summarize the various applications and purposes of using B-ultrasound machine in sows.
1. B-ultrasound machine can be used to examine the development of the sow’s reproductive system and eliminate sows with underdeveloped reproductive systems.
2. Before breeding, B-ultrasound machine can be used to monitor follicular development and ovulation, providing reliable scientific evidence for breeding timing and improving breeding rates.
3. Early pregnancy monitoring with B-ultrasound machine can detect empty sows as early as 18 days after breeding, allowing for prompt treatment.
4. During pregnancy, B-ultrasound machine can detect stillbirths, mummified fetuses, and embryo resorption, and can also estimate the number of litters.
5. During the farrowing period, B-ultrasound machine can determine fetal vitality and whether the fetus and placenta have been expelled.
6. Postpartum, B-ultrasound machine can monitor uterine recovery and diagnose reproductive disorders such as endometritis, pyometra, and hydrometra.
7. B-ultrasound machine can be used to measure the back fat thickness and eye muscle area of imported pigs in vivo, providing accurate data for breeding and quality identification of breeding pigs.
Application of Pig Ultrasound in Detecting Follicular Development in Sows
In modern large-scale pig farming, the reproductive efficiency of sows determines the overall profitability of the farm. Accurately monitoring sow follicular development and strategically scheduling breedings are key to improving conception rates and reducing empty-barrel days. Traditional methods rely primarily on empirical analysis to determine sow estrus behavior, but due to individual variability and environmental influences, misjudgment is common. With the advancement of imaging technology, it has become a highly effective tool for detecting follicular development in sows.
Ultrasound Examination of Sow Ovaries
I. Follicular Development and Reproductive Efficiency in Sows
The follicle is the basic unit of the egg in the ovary. Follicle development and ovulation directly determine the sow’s pregnancy success rate. Poor follicular development or abnormal ovulation can lead to breeding failure or reproductive problems.
In batch production models, understanding the rhythm of sow follicle development allows for the rational scheduling of breeding batches, ensuring a stable and efficient production plan.
II. Advantages of Swine Ultrasound Examination of Follicles
Intuitive Visualization
Swine ultrasound machines, using a rectal probe, clearly display images of the sow’s ovaries, distinguishing structures such as follicles and the corpus luteum.
Accurately Determine Developmental Stage
The diameter and number of follicles can be used to determine whether a sow has entered the preovulatory phase, suitable for breeding.
Detecting Ovarian Abnormalities
Such as follicular cysts and delayed ovulation can be detected early and timely intervention can be implemented.
Reducing Breeding Frequency
Accurately understanding follicular development allows for optimal breeding timing, avoiding the waste of semen caused by repeated breedings.
III. Pig Farm Application Cases
In some large-scale, batch-production pig farms, technicians used pig ultrasound machines to monitor sow follicle development. They found that some sows had insufficient follicle development, which could easily result in empty pregnancies if bred prematurely. Using ultrasound testing, breeders were able to delay breeding these sows until their next estrus cycle, significantly improving conception rates. Compared to traditional empirical analysis, ultrasound monitoring has helped pig farms increase breeding success rates by over 10% and significantly shortened sows’ non-productive days.
IV. Significance for Pig Farms
Improving breeding success rates: Through scientific testing, sows are bred at the optimal time.
Reducing reproductive costs: Reducing semen waste and empty pregnancies.
Optimizing batch management: Precisely monitoring the reproductive rhythm of sows and maintaining a balanced farrowing schedule.
Promoting refined breeding: Establishing a database of sow follicle development provides a basis for long-term breeding improvements.
In pig farm reproductive management, pig ultrasound machines not only confirm sow pregnancy but can also be used to monitor follicle development, helping farmers achieve precise breeding and maximize reproductive efficiency. For modern pig farms that pursue refined management and efficient production, ultrasound testing has become an indispensable tool.