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may have been one-sided in their breeding standards. Purchasing 
locally saves express charges, risk in getting the proper type, and 
may avoid the introduction of diseases. 
Sows vs. Gilts for Breeding.—The chief objection to the 
purchase of bred gilts is that some never make good mothers. 
Certain individuals always produce small litters. Choose those 
with long bodies and good number of rudimentary teats. A good 
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F16. 223.—Parts of fat hog. (American Duroc-Jersey Association.) 
1. Snout, short not coarse. Hock, vertical viewed from rear, 
2. Nose, not too long. Dew-claws, carried well up. 
3. Ears, well carried, fine, medium size. Belly, straight, smooth, firm. 
4. Neck, thick, short, smooth to shoulder. Sider deep, fal, Sach, Sa length. 
5. Shoulder, broad, deep, smooth, compact on top. y BY : , . 
6. Back, broad, slightly arched, thickly and even! Eye. large, sll, clear, wide apart, not obscured 
fleshed. Fuse ar . 
. Loin, wide, thick, stron Lao. coarsc, 
7 ’ in LCR g. Pastern joints, short, strong, upright. 
8. Rump, long, wide, evenly fleshed. Feet, medium size. 
9. Ham, heavily fleshed, full, firm, deep, wide. Bone measurement, medium size, clean, strong 
to. Tail, not coarse. Forehead, broad. 
constitution as shown by heart girth, carriage of feet, grazing 
qualities and general alertness are important. 
Sows which have proved to be good brood sows by the produc- 
tion and raising of at least one good litter may be bought by the 
beginner at less risk. They are usually more expensive and their 
ability to produce may not be maintained. 
Score Card Study of Individuals.—In choosing breeding 
stock, records are one thing and individuality another. A score 
card should be used in determining the individuality. (Fig. 223.) 
It will call attention directly to every important point. Laboratory 
supply companies furnish such score cards in tablet form for such 
use. The main points to use are the general type and breed char-