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LIVKSTOC'K ON THE FARM 



BREEDS OF SWINE 



In swine tho matter of breed is of very secondary considera- 

 tion. Tiie principal considerations are size, vigor, breeding 

 and feeding. The man should choose the breed he likes best — 



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Fig. 48. — Berkshire sow. (From "Swine" by author UtT Brcvdcr's GaziAte.) 





Fig. 49. — C'liester White sow. (From ">S\vine" by author for 

 Breeder's Gazelle.) 



can work with to the best advantage, just as the artisan choo.^es 

 the material he prefers. 



The smaller breeds on account of lack of size seem gratlually 



