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The Chester Whites are popular in the East where a white 

 breed is preferred. They are good feeders and produce large 

 litters. They sunburn in hot climates and tend to be coarse and 

 weak-boned. 



Duroc Jersey. — Originated principally in the corn belt from 

 New York and New Jersey stock by " men who had to make a 

 living from pork growing." Color, red. Ears lopped. 



Fig. 190. — A typical bacon hog, deep, long and nairuw. 



The Duroc Jerseys are popular pork producers, due to the fact 

 that they are economical feeders, prolific and adaptable to 

 varied conditions. A tendency to be coarse and rangy and to be 

 wrinkled are criticisms which the Duroc Jersey breeders are 

 endeavoring to meet. 



Cheshire. — Originated in New York. Color, white. Ears 

 erect. 



The Cheshires as a breed are not widely distributed. The 

 breed resembles the Berkshire somewhat in form and qualitj^ 

 The quality of the meat is good. They are good mothers. 



Bacon hogs. — 



Large Yorkshire. — Native of England. Color, white. Ears 

 straight. 



The Large Yorkshires are the most popular bacon hogs in this 

 country. They are large in size, produce excellent bacon and 



