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DISEASES OF SWINE 



and very deep. They blend neatly with neck and body and give 

 a symmetric appearance to the anterior portion of the body. The 

 back is broad and moderately long. It may be straight or even 

 slightly arched. The width is well carried and evenly propor- 

 tioned from shoulder to ham. The hams are full, rounded, heavy, 

 and the flesh is carried well down to the hock. 



The sides are of medium length, but are very deep and well 

 fleshed. The ribs are long, wide, and well sprung in proportion to 

 the other parts of the body. The legs are of medium length, well 



Fig. 13. — Robert's model. Fust prize aged sow, Iowa State 

 Sired by "Chief's Protection." Bred and owned b)' R. J. Harding, Macedonia, 

 la. (Photo loaned by Robert J. Evans.) 



boned, and with strong pasterns. Recent breeding for the purpose 

 of producing a small and finer type of Duroc has tended to weaken 

 the legs of this animal. The old Jersey Red had a very powerful 

 limb, but this is only partly preserved in the present representa- 

 tives of the breed. 



Cherry Red Color. — The color of this breed is preferably a 

 cherry red. Other shades of red or even brown are common. 

 Dark colored spots over the body are objectionable. Black spots 

 on the belly and legs are not desirable, but do not disqualify the 

 animal. As a feeder and grazer the Duroc compares favorably 



