SWINE. 

 BREEDS OF SWINE. 



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III. Large Yorkshires. 

 Yorkshire swine are of English origin, and in that country three 

 types are recognized, viz.: Large Whites, Middle Whites, and Small 

 Whites. In this country, practically only one type is known, the Large 

 Whites, which are variously called Large Yorkshires, Improved York- 

 shires, and Improved Large Yorkshires. The term "improved" is used 



Improved Tamwortli Sow, bred by J. K. P.uthour, Buoford, Ontario, and property 

 of Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Ontario. 



because the modern Large Yorkshire is a modification of the original 

 large white English pig, which was extremely coarse and hard to fatten. 



Yorkshires are now one of the most popular breeds in Ontario, and 

 they are rapidly gaining a footing in the other provinces of the Dominion 

 as well as in the United States. 



Characteristics. — Yorkshires are one of our largest breeds of swine. 

 They vary considerably in type, and it requires skill in selection to breed 

 them of uniform character. When intelligently selected, they are 

 profitable feeders, growing rapidly, and becoming ready for the packer 

 at an early age. They are well adapted to the production of bacon for 



