CHAPTER XIV. 



Swine. 



The leading swine producing States of the Union, in the 

 order of their rank in this industry are : Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, 

 Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio and Kansas. 



The following table will serve to show the growth and value 

 of the swine industry as compared with our growth in population : 



Year. Population. Swine. Value. 



1871 38,000,000 29,000,000 $165,000,000 



1881 50,000,000 36,000,000 170,000,000 



1891 62,000,000 50,000,000 210,000,000 



1901 75,000,000 57,000,000 353,000,000 



1911 95,000,000 65,000,000 615,000,000 



PROBLEMS. 



1. What was the per cent increase in our population from 1871 to 

 1911? 



2. What was the gain per cent in the number of swine produced 

 from 1871 to 1911? 



3. What was the per cent increase in value of swine products from 

 1871 to 1911? 



4. What year shows the lowest average value per head? which the 

 highest. 



In the growing of swine the farmer should keep in view the 

 following important points: 



1. Swine are grown for a single purpose. 



1. Preference for pork must be the leading guide. 



3. The butcher's preference is guided by the demands of his patrons. 



4. Uniformity in size and quality is the most urgent demand. 



5. There is a demand for products of the lard type and of the 

 bacon type. 



6. Pigs weighing from 225 to 250 command the highest price. 



7. Age, weight and condition determine the value. 



8. Pure-bred, high-grade swine will fatten easier, mature earlier, and 

 'be larger than scrubs. 



9. Hogs as well as sheep are scavengers. 



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