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farmers' BULLETIN 705. 



The sows rank high in point of fecundity, and are exceptionally 

 good mothers and milkers. The Chester White crosses well with 

 almost any breed, but to obtain the best results they should be 

 crossed on pigs possessing superior bone and feet. As a feeder the 

 Chester White ranks high and the quality of its flesh is good. Mature 

 males in fair flesh weigh 600 pounds, and sows about 4.">() pounds. 



There were at least eight associations for recording Chester Whites 

 a few years ago, but they are now reduced to two, namely: The 

 Chester White Sw T ine Record Association, secretary, F. F. Moore, 

 Rochester, Ind.; and the O. I. C. |Ohio Improved Chester] Swine 

 Breeders' Association, secretary, (). C. Vernon, Goshen, Ind. 



Fig. 8. — Chester White sow. 



THE HAMPSHIRE. 



The Hampshire originated in the English county of the same name, 

 and was introduced into the United States during the first half of the 

 last century. This breed is sometimes classed between the fat or 

 lard hog and the bacon type, but most breeders consider it as belong- 

 ing in the former class. The Hampshire has made rapid progress 

 of late years, but in comparison with the older-established breeds 

 the number in any one State is not large, owing to the fact that 

 the breed has only recently come into prominence. 



The most characteristic feature of the Hampshire is the white belt 

 around its body, including the shoulder and front legs, while the rest 

 of the body is black, some individuals being entirely black. The 

 most popular color, however, consists of black with a white belt from 

 4 to 12 inches wide encircling the body and including the forelegs. 



The Hampshire in general appearance is rather upstanding on legs 

 that are fine-boned but of good quality and strong, with strong 



