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no headway being made, an examination revealed the 

 presence of an unusually large pig, presenting posterior 

 hmbs first and blocking the passage. Traction on the 

 hind limbs removed a live pig. In a short time the same 

 operation was repeated, and so on until delivery was 

 complete. A fine litter of large pigs was secured, and 

 both mother and offspring did well. Long delay would 

 have resulted in the loss of all, and neglect, even for a 

 short time, would have been fatal to the pigs. The pre- 

 vailing tendency to wait and see if the sow will not 

 finally farrow without assistance yearly results in the loss 

 of many sows which a little early attention would save. 

 Neglect in separating the sow from her mates in good 

 time is also a fruitful source of loss in some herds. 



"Following farrowing the quarters should be kept free 

 from filth of all kinds. By keeping the pens clean much 

 of the ulcerating sore mouths of the young and ulcerat- 

 ing sore teats of the mother will be avoided. While the 

 sore mouth does not always result from filthy quarters 

 it is very apt to do so. Could the sow always be kept 

 in a clean pen or yard the ulcerated teats which often 

 ruin her as a future breeder would not occur." 



EXAMPLES OF GREAT PROLIFICACY 



The statements following this paragraph, represent- 

 ing- various breeds and localities, are collated from re- 

 ports that have come under the author's observation, 

 showing the wonderful prolificacy of some sows. They 

 are not, however, given as suggesting that lie believes 

 such large litters as are reported are to be coveted by any 



