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Fig. 77. Almost every farm in the country finds it profitable to ~aise some swine. But most of the
swine are raised in districts where cheap food for them is available. (See Problem J, page 100.)

The average consumption of meat per person throughout the world is
estimated at about 40 pounds a year. Name two countries that fall below
 this average; two that rise high above it. Why did you choose
these? (See Problem FE, page 97.)

From a study of the figures that follow, decide why densely populated
countries like China and Germany raise more swine than cattle or
sheep.

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AMOUNT OF DIGESTIBLE
Foon Fen

ATNTMAT,

Resurt iv DRESSED
MeaT

100 lbs.
100 Ibs.
100 lhe

steer
sheep
hog

10 bs,
7 Ds.
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The United States is now consuming meat at the rate of about 170 pounds
per person each year. There is a steady tendency downward in the use of
beef and mutton, and upward in the use of pork and of milk. What effect
will this tendency have on the prosperity of the farmer of (a) southern
Wisconsin; (b) the dry plains; (c) the Rocky Mountains? on the consumption
 of corn per capita?
Some governments discourage the eating of veal and lamb. Would this
be a wise policy for our country to follow ?