OSBPG Farrowing Update
Here is a summary of OSB breeding so far in 2023 by our Charity supporters; Gilt Count: This represents the number of young female pigs ● The highest Gilt Count is in May with 90. ● The lowest Gilt Count is in August with 49. Boar Count: This represents the number of male breeding pigs. ● The highest Boar Count is in June with 111. ● The lowest Boar Count is in February with 64. Farrowings: This represents the number of times sows gave birth in a month. ● The highest number of farrowings is in June with 22. ● The lowest number of farrowings is in March with 13. Boar Blood Lines: This represent the boar lines used and number of boar piglets born. ● Jack: 54 boars used, with a boar count of 226. ● Alistair: 46 boars used, with a boar count of 218. ● Clarence: 23 boars used, with a boar count of 95. ● Alexander: 20 boars used, with a boar count of 100 Sow Blood Lines: This represent the sow lines used and number of gilts born. ● Cynthia: 21 sows bred, with a gilt count of 84. ● Alison: 17 sows bred, with a gilt count of 79. ● Clare: 16 sows bred, with a gilt count of 70. ● Clarissa: 16 sows bred, with a gilt count of 62. ● Gloria: 15 sows bred, with a gilt count of 58. ● Sybil: 11 sows bred, with a gilt count of 50. ● Lady: 10 sows bred, with a gilt count of 36. ● Gertrude: 9 sows bred, with a gilt count of 34. ● Iris: 9 sows bred, with a gilt count of 36. ● Dandy: 7 sows bred, with a gilt count of 26. ● Elsie: 5 sows bred, with a gilt count of 17. ● Duchess: 4 sows bred, with a gilt count of 17. ● Mary: 3 sows bred, with a gilt count of 10.
