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== Ewe ==
 
== Ewe ==
 
== Sow ==
 
== Sow ==
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* Oestrus detection is a crucial assessment to ensure sows are presented to the boar at the correct time.
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* Good relationship between weaning and return of oestrus, unlike the cow.
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* Vulva swollen and congested 3 days prior to Oestrus.
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* Desire to seek the boar.
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* Observe twice daily remote from feeding time.
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* Stands for a boar producing lots of pheramones in saliva.
    
== Mare ==
 
== Mare ==
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