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bone is light and the quality good. They are somewhat medium 
in type between the true fat hog and the true bacon type. They 
mature early, make economical gains in weight, and credits are 
given for large litters. The hogs are good grazers, good mothers 
and make excellent crosses with larger breeds. 
Bacon Breeds.—7'he Tamworth is more popular in most sec- 
tions than the Large Yorkshire. The legs are rather long, the 
snout long and the body high and long and bones strong. The 
color is red. The pigs develop rapidly and the sows produce large 
litters and are good nursers. They do not fatten at a young age 
but will produce rather fat bodies if fed long enough. Nature 
seems to have made them preéminently suited for producing 
bacon economically. 
Large Yorkshire is sometimes called the Large White Breed 
because of its color and size. The snouts are less turned up than 
formerly, the body is a little heavier in build and the legs shorter 
and bones usually finer than in Tamworths. The breed is most 
popular in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Canada, but is found in all 
the states. Skin troubles are likely to be produced by exposure, 
particularly in hot climates. The best type of Large Yorkshire 
has a good constitution, good quality, and has rather economical 
‘eeding qualities as a producer of bacon meat. 
Breeds of the Region.—Students should study the points 
claimed by local breeders for the breed they are using. The leading 
breeds have strains which differ in various sections. Certain local 
adaptations to grazing or other methods of feeding may be found. 
A local survey covering these points would prove beneficial in 
selecting breeding stock. All swine growers of a region should 
agree on one breed, as this will aid in marketing. 
Ways of Securing Stock.—If bred gilts are to be purchased 
the beginner must decide between those produced locally and others 
purchased from reliable breeders in other sections. As much 
Jepends upon the type of individual in swine production it is 
important that opportunity be found for selection and judging of 
each animal to be purchased. Reliable breeders may honestly ship 
their best to buyers and yet not suit the buyers because of dif- 
ferences in ideals and standards. Seme buyers want show hogs 
while others want utility animals. In all breeds there are dif- 
ferences in both of these. 
Purchasing locally gives the buyer opportunity for individual 
selection. His choice may be limited by a small number of herds. 
These Yccal herds may also have been badly inbred or their owners