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SOUTHERN PORK PRODUCTION 



There are several ways in which they can be induced to 

 take exercise, but in doing it care must be taken not to 

 unduly disturb and excite them. In addition to the exer- 

 cise, the feet must be properly looked after. They may 



Personal attention is essential in show fitting. Courtesy 

 S. H. Pedrick of Georgia. 



need trimming. They should be trimmed if necessary, 

 and sometimes they are sandpapered and polished with 

 emery dust and oil. The hair coat and skin must not be 

 permitted to become rough. Above all, the individuals 

 should be trained so that they will not be wild and excit- 

 able, but so that they can be easily handled. Many 

 animals of merit have failed in the show ring because they 

 were not sufficiently docile to be judged properly. Fre- 

 quent handling and rubbing will make them tame and fit 



