A method for synchronizing ovulation in sows and gilts by a single
injection of hormones is disclosed. A hormone, gonadotropin releasing
hormone (GnRH), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone
(FSH), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), analogues, derivatives,
agonists or combinations thereof is administered to an open sow post
weaning at a specific time to stimulate ovulation of mature responsive
follicles. The sow is then bred, without heat detection, at a specific
subsequent timed interval after injection with hormone, with one or two
artificial or natural breedings. In gilts, the hormone is injected at a
timed interval from onset of estrus or at a specific timed interval
following Prostaglandin F2a for those gilts which have been held in a
state of pseudopregnancy.