I think you're right - even when vasectomised, fluid will be produced. I've seen castrated boars trying to do what their instincts tell them

The difference will be in how the boar smells - if he's got 'lead in his pencil' there will be a very noticeable smell from him - musky, unmistakable boary smell.
I'd guess the gilt (not a sow til they've given birth) is coming into season and that's triggered him - keep an eye on her in around 3 weeks time just to check she does come back into season

(although I think it would be fairly obvious with a pot if he did still have his testicles)
btw - OH reckons he wouldn't produce any fluid......but he
is a man
