Monitoring pregnancy in Pigax allows you to track every stage from insemination to farrowing. This information can be found on the pregnancy overview which contains the nake of the sow, the mating date, farrow date and status of the pregnancy. This helps you prepare ahead of time for expected farrow dates, ensuring the right care and environment are ready for the sow and piglets. The pregnancy monitor also guides you on what actions to take next—whether it’s confirming pregnancy, expecting farrowing, or recording the outcome.

Here is an explanation of the what you can see as pigs status on the pregnancy overview and what action to take to maintain accurate records and monitor pregnant pigs effectively.

🟡 Waiting to Confirm Pregnancy

What it means:
The sow has been inseminated or mated, but pregnancy has not yet been confirmed.
Action to take:
Click the “Confirm Pregnancy” button after the recommended observation period to update the status if the sow is confirmed pregnant. This helps keep the record current and ensures accurate tracking going forward.

🔵 Expecting Farrow

What it means:
Pregnancy has been confirmed, and the sow is approaching her farrowing date.
Action to take:
Prepare for farrowing by setting up clean pens and monitoring the sow closely. When farrowing occurs, click “Confirm Farrow” to record the event and proceed to enter farrowing details.

✅ Farrowing Completed!

What it means:
The sow has farrowed, and the event has been successfully recorded in the system.
Action to take:
Click “View” to see the details of the farrowing. You can also update litter data, piglet records, or track any follow-up care as needed.

These status labels help you monitor the progress of each sow’s pregnancy and take the right action at the right time—leading to better planning, healthier outcomes, and more organized farm records in Pigax.