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this way there will be a new growth of alfalfa at all 

 times, giving the pigs just the sort of pasture they 

 desire. Alfalfa is rich in protein ; hence the addition 

 of corn to the ration while the animals are running 

 on the pasture is advisable, especially if early matu- 

 rity is sought. Young pigs on alfalfa, supplied with 

 a light feeding of corn daily, within seven or eight 

 months will weigh 250 pounds. 



Grazing Runs for Hogs. Where large fields are 

 not available, small runs may be resorted to. These 



PLAN OF GRAZING RUNS FOR HOGS 



The hogs are shifted each month to a fresh pasture in which one of the 

 best crops of the season is available as food. 



solve the problem very satisfactorily on many farms. 

 The small run lots may be of any size from a half 

 acre to five acres. The number of hogs to be kept 

 will govern both size and number of runs. An aver- 

 age size is about an acre. One or two of these lots 

 may be permanent pasture of either clover or blue 

 grass, a temporary pasture of timothy and clover, 



