BREEDS OF SWINE 



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most adaptable breeds of swine we have, and on 

 account of its color and general qualities it is remarkably 

 well suited to southern conditions. It is an early matur- 

 ing breed that will fatten readily at almost any age. 



Its grazing qualities arc fair and, as a rule, it is to be 

 looked upon as a good rustler. When the feed is put 



Duroc-Jersey boar, Defender's Ohio Chief (45899), owned by 

 A. Ramey & Bro. of Tennessee. 



within its reach it will consume large quantities and 

 make gains as economically and as rapidly as any breed. 

 The quality of the pork produced is classed by some as 

 lacking in quality, but there seems no justifiable evidence 

 for these conclusions. It is, of course, inclined to be a 

 little too fat. For crossing on other types of swine, it is 

 admirably adapted, and early-maturing, easy-feeding 

 and fattening qualities are added to the offspring. A 

 cross that is commonly and successfully made is that of a 



