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IV. Grazing and feeding qualities. 



(1) Their grazing qualities are at least average, and 



(2) Their good feeding qualities find demonstration in 

 their winnings at the American Fat Stock shows. 



V. Quality of the meat. 



(1) The quality of the meat is said to be very good, 

 supported 



(2) By the fact that they have won high honors in the 

 dead classes at the Fat Stock shows in Chicago. 



VI. Value in crossing and grading. 



(1) For crossing and grading uses they should not as yet 

 be of the first order, owing 



(2) To the short period which has elapsed since the breed 

 was formed. 



VII. Breeding qualities. 



(1) It is claimed that they make good mothers, and 



(2) In time we shall know this also with certainty. 



VIII. Compared with Berkshires. 



(1) The Victorias are not quite so large nor so uniform, 

 nor are they so prepotent. 



(2) In other essential characteristics the contrast between 

 them is not striking. 



STANDARD POINTS. 



I. The following is the scale of points adopted 

 by the Victoria Swine Breeders' Association : 



POINTS. 



(1) Color White, with occasional dark spots in 

 the skin ......... 2 



(2) Head Small, broad, and face dished medium . 3 



(3) Ears Fine, pointing outward ... .2 



(4) Jowl Medium size and neat . . . . i 



(5) Neck Short, full and well arched ... 3 



(6) Shoulders Broad and deep .... 7 



(7) Girth Around Heart ...... 6 



(8) Back Straight, broad and level ... 12 



(9) Sides Deep and full . . . . . .6 



(10) RibsWell sprung ...... 7 



(n) Loin Broad and strong . . . . .12 



