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corn belt. The head and face are straight ; the ears are erect 

 or droop slightly forward. The body is of medium length and 

 depth, and the bone shows strength and quality. Hogs of this 

 breed are very prolific, and the young are excellent " rustlers," 

 growing well on pasture feed. The striking characteristic of the 

 breed is the color, which is black with a white belt running 

 around the body just including the forelegs. This belt is the list, 



FIG. 204. The Hampshire hog 



This breed combines the lard and bacon types, and is known for its prolificness. 

 (Photograph from Essig Brothers) 



and the color is spoken of as listed color. Sometimes individuals 

 of the breed are solid black, but solid colors are not popular. 



531 . Management of the herd. Exercise, sunshine, and good 

 wholesome feed are essential to the proper development of hogs. 

 Dry-lot feeding will not develop the constitution, strength, and 

 vigor needed by breeding animals. Clover, alfalfa, and rape 

 make the best pastures, as they supply the protein and ash 

 needed in building muscle and bone. If such pastures are not 

 available, or do not thrive in a particular locality, other forage 

 crops and grasses can be used. 



