sekäelleistämällä

Sikäelleistämällä is a Finnish term that describes the process of artificially inseminating a sow (female pig) with semen. This practice is a key component of modern pig farming, aimed at improving reproductive efficiency, genetic selection, and disease control. By utilizing artificial insemination, farmers can distribute semen from superior boars (male pigs) to a larger number of sows than would be possible through natural mating. This allows for faster genetic progress within a herd, as desirable traits can be spread more quickly.

The procedure itself involves collecting semen from a boar, processing and diluting it to ensure viability, and then carefully introducing it into the reproductive tract of a receptive sow. Estrus detection, the identification of the sow's fertile period, is crucial for successful insemination. Sikäelleistämällä helps to standardize breeding programs and can also reduce the risk of disease transmission that might occur with direct boar-sow contact. This method requires trained personnel and specific equipment to perform correctly and safely. The widespread adoption of this technique has significantly influenced the productivity and management practices in the global swine industry.