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ing considerable attention among thuxe interested in the breed. 
Utility—aAs the Duroc-Jersey is essentially of the fat or 
lard type, it seems to be meeting the demauds of the \merican 
packer in a satisfactory manner. It is an early maturing hog, 
and is capable of making cheap gains. In this respect. it is 
probably quite equal to other breeds. It has a good reputation 
as a grazer, and also thrives well upon a corn diet. It has an 
advantage over white bréeds in that its skin does not blister 
with the sun, a fact that is causing it to gain favor in the 
South. Its meat is similar in quality to that of the Poland- 
(hina and Chester White, when fed under similar conditions. 
For a fat hog, the Duroe-Jersey is prolific, and it crosses 
well with other breeds, especially the Berkshire and Poland- 
China. .\s improvers of common stock the boars bear a good 
reputation. 
Duroc-Jersey Score Card.—-Following is the scale of points 
and description adopted by the American Duroe-Jersey Record: 
Counts. Counts. 
Head and face ....... 4 Hams and rump ...... 10 
Byes sisevesenrsde res 2 Legs and feet ........ 10 
TORS! aches anes iow a tient ox 2 MPO | a cox sacred cotn ene 1 
NGCK: iy sau see eeys 2 Coats) ayy Sasi dine w ie tidatens 2 
Tow) ss dei demain y's a COMO? nego eye gases 2 
Shoulders ............ 6 SIZE. avidincaminiad a whew 5 
QHESt ca tcadev ean cies 12 Action and style ..... 4 
Back and loin ........ 15 Condition ac cca canon 4 
Sides and ribs ........ 8 Disposition .......... 3 
Belly and flank ...... 6 a 
Total is ce.secdess 100 
Disqualifications—/’orm.—Ears standing erect; small, 
cramped chest, and crease back of shoulders and over back so 
as to cause a depression in the back easily noticed; seriously 
deformed legs or badly broken-down feet. 
