PRINCIPLES OF SWINE BREEDING 37 



all successful breeders have made utility the basis of their 

 operations and the goal of their efforts. The real value of 

 any meat animal depends upon its ability to convert the 

 products of the farm that are unfit for human food into 

 something that is edible. Its ability to do this most 

 economically determines its relative earning capacity to 

 its owner. Of course, fashionable pedigree, color mark- 



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Utility should be the basis of all breeding operations. Courtesy 

 E. C. Mclnniss of Mississippi. 



ings and fads may be given some consideration, but 

 utility should never be sacrificed for any of these to the 

 least extent. While formerly some of the show ring 

 judges failed to recognize these cardinal principles, they 

 are now fully appreciated, and the animal that indicates 

 having brought the greatest profit to its owner is gener- 

 ally given first consideration. 



Breeding for utility involves pedigree and individuality. 



Some breeders are inclined to place too much emphasis 

 on the fancy side and forget the practical, while others 

 place too much emphasis on the practical side and totally 



