Reproduction (Pigs)

• The first mating takes place at the age of 8 months when an improved breed pig has then approximately 115-120 kg. 
• For local breed pigs, the first mating takes place at the age of 12months, when it weighs 80-90 kg;
• One boar (male pig) is able to mate 20 females.
• Gestation lasts for 114 days. If the weaning takes place at the age of two months, the sow can achieve two pregnancies per year.
• One good sow drops generally 10 piglets per pregnancy, eight of them can reach the weaning stage.
• Reforming a sow should be envisaged at the age of 4years, but it could take place any time, if the number of born piglets is deemed unsatisfactory.