CHAPTER L. 



DESCRIPTIVE NOTES ON THE LARD TYPE BREEDS 

 OF SWINE. 



The lard type of swine being almost universal in tlie 

 United States, the breeds of that kind are common, while 

 those of the bacon type are comparatively rare. 



The Berkshire breed of swine originated in the county of 

 Berks in south England. Its prevailing color of skin and 

 hair is black, with white hair on the face, lower parts of 

 legs, and tail. These six white points need not necessarily 

 all be in evidence, but the breed has been developed to a 

 degree that almost insures their presence. The body itself 



Fig. 283, — Beikshikb Boar. "The head is comparatively short and more 

 or less dished." 



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