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the place of origin of this good breed. The hair is white 
and thin, the frames large, the meat excellent. At ma- 
turity they average 600 to 700 pounds. Under normal 
fattening conditions they are comparable with the Berk- 
shire or Poland-China. This breed possesses good graz- 
ing qualities, the hogs are docile and they fatten readily. 
They have never been popu- 
lar in the South on account 
of their tendency to sun- 
scald. The very lengthy 
body is well liked by many, 
but the long snout and slight 
tendencies to coarseness 
have been considered objec- 
tionable. 
7. Ohio Improved Chester. 
—In Ohio certain breeders sought to improve what by some 
were considered defects of the Chester White by refin- 
ing the rougher points and still holding fast to the large 
size, solid frame and fine length. The Improved Ches- 
ter is the result. These hogs retain all of the fundamen- 
tal characteristics of the old 
Chester, but the bone is | 
smaller, the snout shorter, 
the face more dished. The | 
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CHESTER WHITE Sow 
result of this breeding is a 
splendid big hog of the true 
lard type that feeds well, 
carries a big, broad back, CHESTER WHITE BOAR 
and gives a choice ham. 
8. Large Yorkshire.—This breed is typical of the bacon 
class. The hogs are noted for great length, being longer 
in form than any other breed. They are of similar 
weights to the Chester Whites but are not as broad of 
