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ing. considerable attention among ttose interested in the breed. 



Utility. — ^As tbe Duroc-Jersey is essentially of the fat or 

 lard type, it seems to be meeting the demands of the American 

 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 com diet. It has an 

 advantage over white breeds 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- 

 China and Chester White, when fed under similar conditions. 



For a fat hog, the Duroc-Jersey is prolific, and it crosses 

 well with other breeds, especially the Berkshire and Poland- 

 China. As 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 Duroc-Jersey Record : 



Counts. Counts. 



Disqualifications. — Form. — 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. 



