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DISEASES OF SWINE 



With these there was crossed' Yorkshire and Suffolk blood. The 

 Indiana pig is the only one which is covered by registration and 

 organized association protection. The Curtis breed is probably 

 no longer in existence as pure-bred stock. 



General Characteristics. — The Victoria pig is a medium large- 

 sized, white animal, ranking in size between the Duroc and Poland- 

 China. The head is small, broad, and has a well-dished face. The 

 ears are small, fine, and carried erect. The jowls are neat and 

 firm; the neck short, full, and well arched. The shoulders and 

 hams are broad, deep, and well rounded. The back is broad and 

 well fleshed; the ribs long, broad, and well sprung. The sides are 



Fig. 40. — ^Victoria sow (U. S. Dept. of Agriculture). 



deep and full. The tail is medium length, attached on a line with 

 the back, and is usually carried in a curl. The hair is fine, silkj^ 

 and free from bristles. 



In general appearance the Victoria is a strong, graceful-ap- 

 pearing animal. The legs are of medium length and the bone of 

 moderate fineness. The animal is a good grazer, and is reported 

 to be an excellent feeder by its advocates. At the large stock 

 shows the Victorias have been consistent prize winners both in the 

 live stock and the dressed carcass exhibits, but for some reason 

 have not gained rapidly in popularity. 



Good Breeders. — Crosses with other breeds have not been car- 

 ried on to a sufficient extent to determine the desirability of the 



