. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. The Babirussa (Babirussa alfurus). Adapted from Brehm. Large Yorkshire, Tamworth. (2) Medium breeds : Berkshire, Cheshire, Duroc-Jersey, Hampshire, Po- land-China, Victoria. (3) Small breeds: Essex, Small Yorkshire, Suffolk. Literature. For references, see page 646. SWINE 647 Lard- and Bacon-production. By M. W. Harper. Of late years, pork-production has become some- what diversified, and, as a result, we have two kinds of hogs, the lard hog and the bacon hog, the former noted for its natural heavy fat-production, the la
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. The Babirussa (Babirussa alfurus). Adapted from Brehm. Large Yorkshire, Tamworth. (2) Medium breeds : Berkshire, Cheshire, Duroc-Jersey, Hampshire, Po- land-China, Victoria. (3) Small breeds: Essex, Small Yorkshire, Suffolk. Literature. For references, see page 646. SWINE 647 Lard- and Bacon-production. By M. W. Harper. Of late years, pork-production has become some- what diversified, and, as a result, we have two kinds of hogs, the lard hog and the bacon hog, the former noted for its natural heavy fat-production, the latter for its liberal admixture of lean with fat. In general appearance, the lard hog should be. Fig. 652. The CoUared peccary (Decotyles torguatus). Three species are native in South America. compact, with a thick, deep body, short head, broad back, strong hams, short legs, and plenty of quality as shown in abundance and fineness of hair, strong bone and joints. The temperament should be mild, yet active, for the disposition has much to do with determining whether the animal is a desirable breeder or feeder. Size and weight have a bearing on the market price for pigs of this type, and at the present time the average weight of pigs sold on the market ranges about two hundred and twenty-five pounds. With the bacon hog, the back is not so broad, the sides are longer, the shoulder smoother, the ham lighter and the leg somewhat longer. The general flesh covering is much less fat than with the lard type. The weight of the bacon hog most acceptable in the market is 180 to 190 pounds live weight, although 200 pounds is not excessive. The larger hog is not approved in the bacon - producing sections of this country, the smaller being preferred. Denmark, Ireland and Canada furnish much of the bacon of today. In describing the type most desired, the Ingersoll Pack- ing Company of Canada says that the packer calls for the long, lean pig, as it is the one that suits best. It is the most diff
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