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Management of Boar. Boars should be fed so as to keep them in good healthy condition without allowing them to put on too much weight. Young boars that are still growing should be fed well to enable them to mature and they should be used sparingly and with care. The act of mating extends over about 10 minutes and no disturbance should be permitted during mating. The sow should be mated to the boar after she has been showing signs of heat for 24 hours approximately. She is left until a satisfactory service has taken place. After a further 24 hours a second service should be given.

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Te Ao Hou, July 1955, Page 24

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Management of Boar. Te Ao Hou, July 1955, Page 24

Management of Boar. Te Ao Hou, July 1955, Page 24