Glit selection for breed

• Selecting the right gilt is important to get more piglets in the litter and the piglets grow faster. The selection criteria are:

 Avoid inbreeding: A gilt should not be bred with father.

 Select from a sow who has given birth and weaned many calves (no less than 9).

 The gilt should be of a strong built and have no less than 12 nipples (the same criteria as sow).

 The gilt must grow fast, be the largest in the litter, be healthy, have strong and straight legs, and have well-developed reproductive organs.

 Smooth fur and skin, open mouth, multiple-feeding, never has any infectious diseases.