FARM ANIMALS. 



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Bacoti I fogs are those wliicli when shiui^htere 1 

 show a carcass of fat and lean well interlaid. 

 They are famous for their "side of bacon." 



I. Lard Hogs 



yield a hiyher percentage of carcass to live 

 weight than any other meat-producing animal. 



FIG. 159. — CHAMPION POLAND CHINA BARROW. 

 International 1906. Bred and exhibited by Iowa Agricultural College. 



They vary in weight at maturity from 400 to 

 700 pounds. They possess short legs, a com- 

 pact form with medium depth, great width and 

 considerable length of body. The back is 

 broad and of even width, showintr a slight 

 arch from shoulders to tail. The underline is 

 straight. A thick covering of tlesh over all 

 parts of the body is essential. Fine hair, clean 

 bone and features, with a symmetrical develop- 

 ment throughout indicate quality. Deep, broad 



