Feeding
 a. Nonbreeding season mature boars,
 feed 3 4 lbs. daily of balanced ration
 (14-15% protein).
 b. Breeding season flush ten days
 prior to breeding with 5- 8 lbs. feed
 and continue this level during heavy
 service.
 c. Young boars feed approximately
 6 lbs. feed daily or according to con-
 dition and development.
 d. When hand mating, feed after boar
 services the sow.
 Before Breeding:
 a. Cut tusks of mature boars at least
 two weeks before breeding.
 b. Check feet and trim toes if necessary
 3 to 4 weeks before breeding season.
 c. Mature boars one week prior, breed
 to market gilt.
 d. Young boars 2 to 3 weeks before
 breeding season, breed to a few market
 gilts.
 Frequency of service:
 Maximum services per boar
 Age Per Day Per Week Per Month
7-12 months 2 8 25
12 months and
older 3 12 40

 *Systems of mating
 a. Hand mating:
 1. Place female in lot with boar
 during cool part of day (early
 morning or late evening)
 2. Constant mist sprays during
 summer months are helpful.
 b. Pasture mating (boar and fe-
 males together)
 1. Have shady areas and mist
 sprays during summer.
 2. Rotate boars: one boar or
 group during day and another
 during night, allowing rest
 period during 12 hours of
 non-use.