Postparturient Administration of Prostaglandin F2 Alpha Facilitates Weaning-to-service Interval in Primiparous Sows

Authors

  • Atthaporn Roongsitthichai
  • Padet Tummaruk
  • Nutthee Am-in

Keywords:

PGF2α, primiparous sows, reproduction, weaning-to-service interval

Abstract

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of exogenous prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF2) administration on weaning-to-service interval (WSI) in primiparous sows. A total of 149 primiparous sows, 74 control and 75 treatment sows, were included in the study. The latter sows were intramuscularly injected with PGF2 approximately at 24-48 h after parturition. Results revealed that those treated with PGF2 returned to be in estrus significantly faster than those in the control group (2.6±1.1 vs 4.5±2.1 days, p<0.05), while age at first mating, pregnancy rate, and age at first farrowing were not different from each other. In conclusion, PGF2 could shorten WSI in the primiparous sows as it could induce complete luteolysis and promote uterine involution, resulting in declined non-productive days of the commercial breeding herds.

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Published

2015-06-18

How to Cite

Roongsitthichai, A., Tummaruk, P., & Am-in, N. (2015). Postparturient Administration of Prostaglandin F2 Alpha Facilitates Weaning-to-service Interval in Primiparous Sows. The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 45(2), 279–282. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjvm/article/view/35249

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 2 (2015): June; 80 years CU VET "Responsible for Lives"

Section

Short Communications