Kanus-a Ipaanak ang Dalaga? When Is a Gilt Ready?
Do not breed at first heat. Wait until the 2nd or 3rd cycle, at least 8 months old and 120+ kg for improved breeds. Breeding too early means smaller litters and harder farrowing.
Aug 4, 2026
Breeding
9 guides on breeding for Philippine pig farmers.
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When to Cull a Sow: Price + Replacement Math (Philippines, 2026)
A sow kept one parity too long costs more than a replacement gilt. Here is the parity threshold, the cull-weight pricing against the PSA farmgate, and the decision math for knowing when to send a sow to the wet market.
May 13, 2026
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Landrace vs Large White Pig: Which Maternal Line for the Philippines? (2026)
Most Filipino commercial farms use both. The right question is not "which is better" but "which goes where in your crossbreeding program," and for pure-breeding decisions, the answer depends on your market.
May 13, 2026
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Lechon de Leche from Native Sows: Per-Sow Profit Math (Philippines, 2026)
Most native pig guides tell you to raise piglets to 40-55 kg for lechon. Lechon de leche skips that and sells the litter at suckling weight, which on paper looks insane until you do the per-sow annual math.
May 13, 2026
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Sow vs Fattener Pig: Which Earns More in the Philippines? (2026)
A fattener pig clears about ₱400 over 5 months at July 2026 prices, and loses money if farmgate slips. A productive backyard sow still clears ₱25,000-₱40,000 selling weaners across a year. The gap is enormous, but only after you survive the first 8 months. The actual math.
May 13, 2026
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Difficult Farrowing: What to Do When the Sow Can't Deliver
When a sow has been straining for 45 minutes with no piglet, something is wrong. This guide covers what to do, step by step, before and during a farrowing emergency.
Apr 12, 2026
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How to Tell When Your Sow Is in Heat (Standing Heat Test)
The back pressure test is the most reliable method: press firmly on your sow s back. If she locks her legs and stands rigid, she is in standing heat and ready to breed.
Apr 7, 2026
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How to Tell If Your Pig Is Pregnant
The most reliable early sign: if your sow does not return to heat 21 days after mating, she is likely pregnant. Gestation is 114 days, or 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days.
Mar 22, 2026
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How Many Piglets Does a Native Pig Usually Have?
Native pigs average 4-7 piglets per litter, but the PCAARRD-developed Markaduke breed averages 10 by its third litter. Here is what the research actually shows.
Mar 15, 2026
