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BREEDS OF SWINE 



Fig. 59- — Duroc Jersey hog. 



inally large and coarse, with large pendulous ears. Later, 

 they were crossed with a strain of red hogs developed in 

 New York state, that were called Durocs. When the 

 two breeds were blended together, the new breed was called 

 Duroc Jersey. 



Characteristics. — At the present time, they are the only 

 red breed of lard hogs in this country. In type, they are 

 similar to the Poland China, and it might be said that 

 Duroc Jerseys are red Poland Chinas, although the fanciers 

 of both breeds would not like the comparison. The color 

 preferred is cherry red. Pigs that are exposed to the sun 

 in the summer time become sandy in color. Black spots 

 over the body are objectionable, and if found in too large 

 numbers, they disqualify the animals in the show ring. 



Duroc Jersey hogs are good grazers and are also well 

 adapted to following cattle in the feed lot. For hogs 

 of the lard type, they are prolific and they cross well with 

 other breeds. 



