After posting "Avoiding Farrowing Problems" there were several readers with questions about inducing labor. Below is an informational blog about inducing labor in show-pig females. While often times a controversial topic, this article and the research it references should give some peace of mind for those worried about this procedure. Hopefully I've addressed most of your concerns. Feel free to post comments in the comments area below! 

I've been getting a LOT of questions recently about semen quality from particular boar studs and semen-quality issues in general. I hope I've been able to answer everyone's concerns. In light of this, I wanted to post this mini-essay which should answer most questions about semen quality and help you work together with the boar studs to get your sows settled. Feel free to post your comments in the comments section at the bottom!