40. SWINE. 



Breeds of Swine The different breeds of swine are 

 divided into classes according to size. The most impor- 

 tant breeds of hogs are the Berkshire, the Poland-China, 

 the Duroc Jersey, the Tamworth, the Large Yorkshire, 

 and the Chester White. 



FIG. 135. Texas razor back hog. 



The Berkshires. The Berkshires are black, with white 

 markings on the head, feet, and sometimes on the front 

 legs. The head is thick and short and the face is dished. 



The Poland-Chinas. This breed is black, with white 

 markings on the head and feet. The head is short and 

 thick, with slightly dished face and small, drooping ears. 



The Duroc Jerseys. These swine are red or light 

 brown. They have short heads, with slightly dished 



G. & M. Ag is. 



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