Treat for internal and external parasites
 as needed.

D. Management before and during breeding
 season
 Breed gilts at approximately 6 to 8
 months of age (preferably at third heat
 period).
 Flush gilts by feeding 6- 8 lbs. daily for
 14 days before breeding begins.
 Continue increased feed intake approxi-
 mately 3 weeks after breeding.
 Double mate by breeding to Boar A at
 beginning of heat, and 24 hours later to
 Boar B in commercial herd and to same
 boar in purebred herd.
 Record breeding dates in permanent
 record and farrowing dates in pocket
 notebook.
 During hot weather provide access to
 cooling devices (natural shade or mist
 devices) from time of breeding to far-
 rowing.

E. Late gestation and farrowing
 Increase feed level (to approximately 6
 lbs.) during last 3 to 4 weeks before far-
 rowing.
 Ten to 14 days before farrowing, worm
 sows with Piperazine or Atgard.
 Bring sows to holding area 4- 5 days be-
 fore farrowing.
 a. Wash down with hose
 b. Treat for external parasites
 Three days before farrowing, wash and
 scrub thoroughly (especially underline),
 apply disinfectant and place in clean far-
 rowing stall.
 Have necessary equipment and supplies
 available at farrowing time. (See Circular
 Florida Agricultural Extension No. 166)
 Be present at farrowing time and give
 needed assistance.

F. Boar Management
 Test boars for Brucellosis and Leptospi-
 rosis 30 to 60 days before breeding begins.