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Pigs seem to be very plastic, 

 quired very readily and also 



Characteristics seem to be ac-- 

 transmitted to the offspring. 



FIG. 46. Large Yorkshire sow, two weeks before farrowing. 



FIG. 47. Berkshire boar, showing length of body. 



Therefore, if one's hogs are to do well they should be from an- 

 cestry that were strong and vigorous and that grew rapidly and 

 economically. 



