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A. The breed of our Canadian swine is a very in- 

 ferior one, and has universally degenerated. They 

 eat a great deal and fatten slowly. 



Q. What are the princixjal foreign breeds intro- 

 duced in this country ? 



A. The principal foreign breeds introduced in 

 this country are : the Suffolk, Berkshire, Yorkshire, 

 Essex, White Chester &c. 



Q. What are the advantages of these foreign 

 breeds over our Canadian swine ? 



A. They are much more easily and rapidly fatten- 

 ed, although they eat much less. 



Q. Which is the best season to fatten swine ? 



A. The best season is summer and the beginning of 

 fall ; first, because these animals fatLou much better 

 during warm weather ; secondly, because during 

 the summer, they can be mostly fattened with the 

 milk of the cows. 



Sheep. 



Q. What is your opinion with regard to our breed 

 of Canadian sheep ? 



A. Our breed of sheep, like that of our swine 

 has become degenerated and must be renewed. 



Q. Which are the foreign breeds best adapted to 

 this country ? 



A. After a great many experiments, judges seem to 



