SWINE 



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The Chester White is a large white hog with drooping 

 ears. White hogs are regarded as less hardy in the South 

 than those of other colors. 



EXERCISE. Compare a pure-bred or good grade hog with a razor- 

 back, noting especially differences in nose, neck, back, and hams. 



NOTE TO THE TEACHER. Write to the Agricultural College in 

 your state for score-card for judging hogs. These sheets contain suffi- 

 cient directions. It is instructive and interesting, after some practice in 

 judging fairly good hogs, to have pupils engage in a judging contest. 



FIG. 201. SHOATS ON PASTURE 



Can you expect the same plumpness in young shoats living largely on pasturage 

 as in older fattening hogs ? 



