Pig Pregnancy scanning Service
At Higher Chylasson Farm, we provide a reliable pig pregnancy scanning service for smallholders and breeders, helping you confirm pregnancy early, plan farrowing, and manage your herd with confidence. Delivered by experienced pedigree pig breeders, our service is calm, practical, and welfare focused.
Why pregnancy Scanning is Useful
Pig pregnancy scanning provides early, reliable information that allows you to plan ahead and manage your herd more efficiently, while supporting good welfare and cost-effective breeding decisions.
Key benefits include:
Early pregnancy confirmation
Know whether a sow or gilt is in pig before committing to full gestation feeding and housing.
Identify empty sows sooner
Detect non-pregnant animals early, allowing timely re-service or management changes.
Improved farrowing planning
Helps you plan housing, staffing, and supervision well in advance of farrowing.
Reduced feed and housing costs
Avoid unnecessary feeding and space use for animals that are not in pig.
Better welfare outcomes
Supports appropriate feeding levels and management tailored to the animal’s actual needs.
Confidence for smallholders
Particularly valuable where experience is limited or herd numbers are small.
Pregnancy scanning gives you clarity and peace of mind, allowing informed decisions at an early stage of the breeding cycle.
Our Approach
We take a practical, stockman-led approach to scanning. Animals are handled quietly and with patience, ensuring the process is as stress-free as possible.
While scanning provides valuable information, we are always honest about the limitations of doppler technology and will explain results clearly, particularly where outcomes are inconclusive or early-stage.
Where appropriate, we are happy to discuss:
Timing of scanning
Breeding records
Repeat scanning if required
General breeding management advice
Welfare & Biosecurity
Animal welfare is central to everything we do at Higher Chylasson Farm.
Scanning is non-invasive
No sedation or restraint beyond normal handling
Equipment is cleaned between farms
Biosecurity measures are followed at all times
If animals appear unwell or unsuitable for scanning, this will be discussed before proceeding.
Locations Covered
We are based in Cornwall and cover Both Cornwall and Devon and provide scanning services locally and within surrounding areas.
Mileage is charged separately and payable on arrival (details provided at booking).
Group bookings in the same area on the same day may be possible — please contact us to discuss availability.
Cornwall Scanning Service
Our pig pregnancy scanning service is available across Cornwall with regular appointment availability.
Bookings are flexible, and we aim to accommodate individual and small-group visits where possible. Mileage is charged separately and payable on arrival.
If you are based in Cornwall, please get in touch to discuss dates, location, and group bookings.
Devon Scanning Service
We also offer pig pregnancy scanning in Devon, with visits arranged on select dates each month.
To minimise unnecessary travel and keep costs fair for everyone, Devon appointments are grouped by area and date.
If you are located in Devon, please contact us to register your interest. We will then confirm available scanning dates once a suitable route or group booking has been arranged.
Enquire & Book
In some situations, we ask customers to enquire first rather than booking immediately. This helps ensure the service is carried out at the right time, in the right area, and with the best outcome for your animals.
Please enquire before booking if:
You are based in Devon
Scanning in Devon is carried out on select dates each month and grouped by area.
Your sows or gilts are under 28 days post-service
We can advise on the best scanning window to avoid inconclusive results.
You have multiple animals or are hoping to coordinate a group booking
This may help reduce mileage costs.
Your animals are difficult to handle, newly moved, or unwell
We can discuss suitability and welfare considerations beforehand.
You are unsure of service dates or breeding records
We’re happy to help work out the most appropriate timing.
If none of the above apply and online booking is available for your area, you are welcome to book directly
Email:- scanning@higherchylassonfarm.info
Pricing
Our pig pregnancy scanning service is priced simply and clearly, with no hidden charges.
Scanning Fee
£20.00 per sow or gilt
This includes:
On-farm pregnancy scanning using doppler technology
Calm, low-stress handling
Clear explanation of results at the time of scanning
Mileage Charge
£0.30 per mile (round trip)
Mileage is payable on arrival
Mileage is not included within any online booking fee
Example:
If your scanning booking is £60.00 paid online and travel costs total £6.00, the £6.00 mileage charge is payable on arrival.
Important Notice
To ensure accurate results, efficient routing, and the highest standards of animal welfare, some bookings must be arranged by enquiry rather than direct booking.
Please enquire before booking if any of the following apply:
You are located in Devon (appointments are available on select dates each month and grouped by area)
Your sows or gilts are less than 28 days post-service
You are booking multiple animals or hoping to join a group booking
You are unsure of service dates or breeding records
Your animals may be difficult to handle or have specific welfare considerations
If none of the above apply and online booking is available for your area, you are welcome to book directly.
Disclaimer
Pig pregnancy scanning provides an indication of pregnancy status at the time of scanning only.
Results cannot guarantee successful farrowing, as natural loss can occur at any stage of gestation.
Early scans may occasionally produce inconclusive or false-negative results, particularly if animals are scanned before the recommended timeframe. No liability can be accepted for management decisions made based on scanning results.
📧 Email: scanning@higherchylassonfarm.info