«2 SWINE IN AMERICA 



called upon to give for the right boar as it is the addi- 

 tional price his pigs will be intrinsically worth and will 

 bring, and it is through them that the extra cost and 

 more will be returned. 



MASCULINITY ESSENTIAL 



Masculinity in the boar' is a characteristic always to be 

 sought. A strong development of the head, neck, shoul- 

 ders, bones and organs of reproduction are very impor- 

 tant, as they suggest three most essential qualities : Vigor. 

 prepotency and constitution. Masculinity should be in- 

 dicated by strength, vitality and stamina, but it need not. 

 even in the remotest way, denote coarseness. A fine 

 external form is the result of a superior internal organ- 

 ism. A masculine head, stout, well-crested neck, broad 

 and deep chest, smooth but well-developed shoulders, 

 wide and well-coupled, well-tieshed back, ribs well 

 sprung, strong loins, large heart girth, deep sides, ready 

 action, strong legs and ankles and upright feet are all 

 useful points to carefully consider in the selection of a 

 herd boar. A short, broad face, with round, heavy under 

 jaw, and thick, short neck, indicate strong vitality and 

 assimilating powers, two functions requisite in every 

 first-class, meat-producing animal. Width between the 

 forelegs and large girth immediately behind them denote 

 room for large and active lungs, the very best foundation 

 for any animal. 



Ribs that are long and well sprung outward from the 

 back show capacity of stomach. The broad loin and well- 

 developed ham are signs of active kidneys. A clean, 



