. Judging farm animals . Livestock. CHAPTER L. DESCRIPTIVE NOTES ON THE LARD TYPE BREEDS OF SWINE. The lard type of swine being almost universal in tlie United States, the breeds of that kind are common, while those of the bacon type are comparatively rare. The Berkshire breed of swine originated in the county of Berks in south England. Its prevailing color of skin and hair is black, with white hair on the face, lower parts of legs, and tail. These six white points need not necessarily all be in evidence, but the breed has been developed to a degree that almost insures their presence. The body
. Judging farm animals . Livestock. CHAPTER L. DESCRIPTIVE NOTES ON THE LARD TYPE BREEDS OF SWINE. The lard type of swine being almost universal in tlie United States, the breeds of that kind are common, while those of the bacon type are comparatively rare. The Berkshire breed of swine originated in the county of Berks in south England. Its prevailing color of skin and hair is black, with white hair on the face, lower parts of legs, and tail. These six white points need not necessarily all be in evidence, but the breed has been developed to a degree that almost insures their presence. The body itself. Fig. 283,—Beikshikb Boar. "The head is comparatively short and more or less ; 511. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Plumb, Charles S. (Charles Sumner), 1860-1939. New York : Orange Judd Company
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