Productivity depends on reproductive efficiency. Reproductive efficiency relies on using all resources available. AI provides a tool to enhance leanness, growth rate, and other genetic improvements. AI produces more offspring from the best boars. Without purchasing expensive boars, producers can access superior genetics.
Producers know that genetic information is increasingly available and accurate.
AI lowers health risks. Older, proven boars can be used longer and on gilts. There are economic benefits, particularly in larger herds. AI can significantly reduce the number of boars that need to be purchased, housed and fed. AI techniques are relatively simple to learn.