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In late years Large Whites have been in considerable demand 

 abroad and large numbers are annually exported to practically all 

 parts of the world, Germany and Russia being perhaps the best 

 customers at present. 



Large White Pigs at the Smithficld Show, 1902-1911. 



t 1907-1911 only. 



THE MIDDLE WHITE. 



The Middle White, though similar in colour to the Large 

 White, is a distinct breed, and not simply a smaller variety of the 

 same breed. Compared with the Large, the Middle Whites are 

 characterised by shorter head, dished face, broad turned-up snout 

 and fuller jowl ; the body is shorter, thicker, and closer to the 

 ground. They are perhaps not so prolific and do not grow to such 

 great weights, though they often scale over 40 stones. They cross 

 extremely well with either the Large White or the Berkshire and 

 the crosses are excellent for bacon purposes. Early maturity is one 

 of their great qualifications and they are well suited for furnishing 

 carcases for the fresh pork trade. Where early-maturing, rapid- 

 feeding pigs to be killed at from four to eight months old are 

 required, as particularly, e.g., in connection with factories, 

 creameries, &c., Middle Whites or Middle White crosses hold their 



own. 



Middle White Pigs at the Smithfield Show, 1902-1911. 



t 1907-1911 only. 



