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which a large part could not be profitably used in other 

 ways. The home consumption of pork in its various forms, 

 of which hams, bacon sides, shoulders, and lard are the 

 most important, is very large, and a very extensive export 

 trade in the same articles is carried on; "corn-fed pork" 

 being esteemed all over the world, on account of its firm- 

 ness and flavor. The United States produces more hogs 

 than any other country in the world. The manner in which 

 hogs are cut up is shown in figure 205. 



FIG. 205. Cuts of pork. 



Naturally, the raising of hogs on a large scale is carried 

 on mostly in the " corn-belt" states (page 278). But a 

 few hogs are found on nearly every farm, because they serve 

 to make use of the offal of every kind. There are few eatable 

 things which swine will not eat. Not the least important 

 economy which hogs make possible is that they will eat the 

 undigested corn from the droppings of cattle and horses, since 

 these do not chew the kernels well. Much other waste, in- 

 cluding skim milk from the separator (see page 389), can be 

 most profitably consumed by pigs. 



On much of the Pacific Slope, where little corn is grown 

 and hogs are raised only for home consumption, they are 



