30 SWINE PRACTICE 



TAMWORTH 



The Tamworth swine originated in central England. The specific 

 origin, however, is not known. The original Tamworth hog was, ac- 

 cording to history, very similar in many respects to the American 

 "razor back." As agriculture became intensified the Tamworth 

 was improved and is now one of the choice bacon types of hogs. 

 These hogs were imported into the United States about 1880. 



Characteristics. — The Tamworth has a long head, body and legs; the 

 snout is particularly long and has a tendency to be narrow and 

 straight. The face is slightly dished. The ears should be large and 

 erect. The back is narrow and long and usually slightly arched. 

 The sides should be long and deep ; the shoulders are well placed ; 

 the hams are relatively thin ; the legs are long and stand easily upon 

 the toes. The color is red — a golden red hair on a flesh-covered 

 skin free from black preferred. 



The Tamworth is relatively large. The average mature boar 

 weighs 600 pounds or more, and sows weigh about 450 pounds. The 

 Tamworth breed ranks high as a bacon hog. The sides are long and 

 have a special mixture of lean and fat. The feeding quality is 

 fairly good. They are good grazers, although many feeders claim 

 that cross-breed Tamworths are superior. The Tamwoi-th i,-_, pro- 

 lific, excelling the Hampshire breed in this particular. 



THE L.VRGE YORKSHIRE 



The large Yorkshire is a breed of swine of English origin. It is 

 not very common in the United States, but is a favorite breed in 

 Canada, England, Ireland and some other countries where the rais- 

 ing of swine for bacon is an important industry. 



Characteristic. — In general the conformation is typical of tlie 

 bacon type of hog. Head medium in length with slight dishinj? of 

 face. Ears heavy and nearly erect, inclining slightly forward. Body 

 distinctly long. Back of uniform width. Shoulder relatively long. 

 Ham large and smooth. Side long, deep and uniform. Ribs well 

 arched. Tail medium with slight curl. Hair long and medium 

 fine. Color white. 



This breed is distinguished by their great length and size at ma- 

 turity. The sows are prolific. They are classed as good feeders in 

 the United States. They are the preferred breed of bacon hog in 

 some foreign (-ountries. 



