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Tom Vinnedge, Hope: I never could understand why a man should 

 breed grades over thoroughbreds, for thoroughbreds will go on the mar- 

 ket, if you want to market them, quicker and on less feed; then if you 

 have any toppy individuals you can get a fancy price for them. 



The next subject discussed was "My Type of Duroc-Jerseys." 



Carl Scott, Muncie: I could pick you out my type better than I can 

 describe it to you. I want good heart girth, broad back, good, deep ham: 

 These points I want good sure. The points like the ear, jowl, feet and 

 legs are the cheap meats, but I like the latter points good if I can get 

 them without sacrificing the strong points. 



ilarion Stoltz, Zionsville: I want an animal with good feet and legs, 

 then full in neck, for many are narrow in neck and poor in feet. I also 

 want good back and ham, having good depth and width. 



C. B. Lockhart, Martinsville: I was thinking of the foot. That is 

 the weakest point I find in purchasing animals. I believe in the old 

 adage, '"No foot, no horse." 



Carl Scott: You see, our best feeders are generally down on their 

 feet, and I would rather have a good feeder on bad feet than to have a 

 poor feeder on good feet. I like a good, broad back, and we ought to 

 shorten up the neck. I like to see feet and legs stand out on the corners 

 of the animal and not cramped. 



A. C. Clelland, Macy: My type is short neck, good back, good heart 

 girth, good feet and legs. I find feeding has a good deal to do with the 

 feet. I do not want a long nose, and I want a fancy ear with a crimp in it. 



W. A. Craver: As good a litter as I ever raised was from a boar 

 that was bad on his feet. The foot question is what you make it. Get 

 short joints, then they will not go down; give them exercise and they 

 will hold up. 



Barker, Thorntown: A neat, attractive ear is what attracts most buy- 

 ers. It is a minor point, but it is a good seller. 



Clelland: Some breeders think you can't get a large hog with a 

 fancy ear. I have size, length and the tip ear, and I sold an animal that 

 weighed 725 pounds, with fancy ears. 



C. C. Cotton: It strikes me that we are inclined to drift away from 

 our first type to a type of another breed. We are inclined to get them 

 finer and more fat. You see more of that nice, neat, smooth type than 

 you do of those that have size and length. 



