280 FARM ANIMALS 
size, boars ranging up to 
sows up to 450 pounds. 
600 pounds at maturity and. 
The head is very long and 
straight, the ear large and 
coarse, the body narrow, the 
legs long. The carcass 
shows a large amount of 
lean meat in proportion to 
the fat. They are very pro- 
lific, and graze well. Due to 
the small numbers raised, 
TAMWORTH BOAR 
these hogs are rated as a 
minor breed. 
13. Cheshire——-This white breed originated in New 
York. While not raised on 
many farms, the hogs possess 
much merit. They mature early, make good use of 
forage crops, and _ pasture 
and fatten easily. They 
medium in size and far 
larger litters than are averaged 
by the major breeds. The ears 
are small and erect, and point 
slightly forward in old animals. 
14. Essex.—This is another 
of the smaller breeds, black 
Considerable variation of t 
‘\While mature hogs averag 
Essex BOAR 
are 
TOW 
CHESHIRE Sow 
in color and of English origin. 
ype is observed, also of size. 
e around 250 pounds, not in- 
frequently others range up 
to 400 pounds. The head is 
small and fine, the nose short 
and the face beautifully 
dished. The legs are fine, firm 
and short. The larger breeds 
have gradually replaced the 
popularity these hogs once 
