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Bacon Hogs are those which when slaughtered 

 show a carcass of fat and lean well interlaid. 

 They are famous for their "side of bacon." 



I. Lard Hogs 



yield a higher percentage of carcass to live 

 weight than any other meat-producing animal. 



FIG. 150. CHAMl'ION 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, showing a slight 

 arch from shoulders to tail. The underline is 

 straight. A thick covering of flesh over all 

 parts of the body is essential. Fine hair, clean 

 bone and features, with a symmetrical develop- 

 ment throughout indicate quality. Deep, broad 



