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breed from this standpoint. Supporters of the Victorias claim for 

 them excellent breeding qualities with large Utters that are well 

 nursed. The distribution of the herds is largely in Indiana, Illi- 

 nois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan. 



Free from Mange. — An especial point in their favor which has 

 been claimed for the Victoria hogs is that they are the least suscep- 

 tible of the large white breeds to the various skin diseases which 

 have been a hindering factor in increasing the popularity of the 

 Chester-White and other white-haired breeds. 



