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it is doubtful whether anything is gained by crossing them 

 with other breeds in order to produce a bacon hog; but in 

 the case of unduly coarse types, there is little doubt that a 

 cross with a finer breed improves the quality of the progeny. 

 What is the best cross will probably never be known, as it is 

 largely a question of individuality in the animals used. 



