SWINE. 



The figure on the left is an excellent representfition of 

 ihe White Chester breed of hogs, considerably known in 

 Delaware and some parts of the neighboring States. 

 They are noted for large size, rapid growth, early ma- 

 turity, and propensity to fatten ; they are also distin- 

 guished for symmetry and beauty of form. We know 

 not how they will compare with many very fine varieties 

 in other sections of the co mtry. 



The diseases of swine are less known than those ot 

 other animals, owing to their being regarded as dirty, 

 obstinate, unsocial animals, averse to being handled and 

 petted, "as contrary as a hog;" and from this distant 

 acquaintance with their keepers, they are but little 

 aiFected by suasion, and, of course, are very diflicult to 

 doctor. Therefore, it is of great importance to preserve 

 the health ol the hog, for, with this animal, prevention is 

 emphatically the better cure. 



TO PRESERVE HEALTH. 



In summer, keep hogs in a cool, airy situation, and do 

 not make them extremely fat in hot weather. Allow no 

 carrion or filth, with noxious effluvia, to remain near 

 them. If confined, give them green food, such as grass, 

 weeds, and other herbage, and occasionally raw roots. 

 Give them pure water to drink, and, if possible, a supply 

 to wallow in. Wash them now and then in buttermilk 

 and if they are very dirty, wash them in soap suds, and 

 then in buttermilk. This will keep their skin clean, 

 soft, loose, and add greatly to their health and thrift. 



In cold weather, give them a dry, warm shelter, well 

 ventilated in moderate \^'eather, and a good, soft, warm 

 bed, and renew the litter occasionally. Cobbett says, 

 give your hog ^ bal in v lich you could pass a night 



