CHAPTER VI 



THE SUMMER FEEDING AND MANAGEMENT 

 OF THE BREEDING HERD 



As a rule, the breeding herd during the summer is under 

 more favorable conditions for the maintenance of health 

 and breeding thrift than in the winter. With most of the 

 farm fenced hog-tight, an adequate range, plenty of green 

 succulent forage, shade and good water, the problems 

 of feeding and management are practically solved. The 

 cost of feeding and the work of handling are, furthermore, 

 reduced to the minimum when natural rather than 

 artificial conditions prevail. 



FEEDING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PREGNANT SOWS 



Number of litters in a year. 



The question of whether two crops of pigs shall be 

 produced on the farm each year is one which involves 

 the ability of the sow on the one hand, and the availability 

 of the proper equipment on the other. As a general rule, 

 the mature sow is capable of raising two litters each year. 

 To do this regularly and farrow in season for a number of 

 successive years, however, requires fertile and reliable 

 breeding qualities, and also good feeding and careful 

 management. Allowing 226 days for two gestation periods 

 and 112 days for the time between farrowing and weaning 



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