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3. Why has America, particularly the corn-belt, been so successful in 
developing breeds of lard-hogs? Why has England been so successful 
in developing bacon breeds? What type is most common in Canada? 
Why? 
4. Contrast the eight breeds of lard-hogs in respect to early maturity 
prolificacy, quality of meat, and general quality. 
5. Is there a relationship between the size of a hog and the rate of 
maturity or the quality of the meat? 
6. Contrast the pure lard, intermediate, and pure bacon breeds in 
respect to fertility. Explain the variation. 
7. Why is the fancy character — white belt about the body — of the 
Hampshire likely to prove a detriment to the breed’? 
8. Has color among swine any relation to sectional adaptability ? 
Explain. 
9. Classify the breeds of swine according to size. Name the principal 
disadvantages of the very small and very large breeds. 
10. Name the breeds of swine formed by crossing two or more varie- 
ties. Name the advantages and disadvantages of this method of breed 
formation. 
