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Condition. In market classes, condition is all important, 

 and no lard hog can class as "prime," unless it is. fattened 

 to a high degree. Higher fitting of breeding stock is per- 

 missible in this type of hog than would be thought desirable 

 in the bacon type. 



Style. The lard type of hog is not so active an animal 

 as the bacon type, nevertheless the animal should be able to 

 move off freely, and there should be no indications of 

 breaking down. Character was discussed under selection of 

 boar and sow. 



Snout. The snout is an indication of the general quality 

 of bone. It should be rather fine, and there should be an 

 absence of wrinkles about the snout and face generally. 



Face. Width between eyes, and a broad, full poll, denote 

 constitution and feeding qualities. 



Eyes. Large, full, bright eyes denote good health and 

 feeding qualities. 



Jowl. A broad jowl is usually associated with width of 

 chest and general thickness of body. The development of 

 fat on the jowl is an indication of the general condition of 

 the hog. A firm, neat jowl, showing no flabbiness, is an 

 indication of general quality. 



Ears. The ears are an indication of the thickness of the 

 skin and the quality of bone, hence the objection to thick, 

 coarse ears. 



Neck. The neck of the lard hog is shorter and much 

 thicker than that of the bacon hog. The crest, or arch on 

 the top of the neck, which is so undesirable in a bacon hog, 

 is an indication of finished condition in the fat hog. The 

 neck should blend very smoothly into the shoulders. 



Shoulders The shoulder of the fat hog is an important 

 consideration from the American packer's standpoint, there- 

 fore it should be well developed and thickly fleshed. Though 

 largely developed, it should show no coarseness, but should 

 be smooth and compact. 



Breast. Width and depth in this region denote constitu- 

 tion. 



