. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. 54 ANIMAL TYPES AND SCORE-CARDS IV. Swine types (Figs. 55-57). Swine are produced exclusively for their flesh. The quality of the flesh demanded by various markets varies, and this variation in market demands has resulted in the development of certain special types of hogs. For convenience, we may divide hogs into the fat hog and bacon classes. Fat hog type.—The fat hog type is uni- versal throughout the corn-belt. It is the extreme development of meat form. It is distinguished by extreme compactness of form and unusually small d
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. 54 ANIMAL TYPES AND SCORE-CARDS IV. Swine types (Figs. 55-57). Swine are produced exclusively for their flesh. The quality of the flesh demanded by various markets varies, and this variation in market demands has resulted in the development of certain special types of hogs. For convenience, we may divide hogs into the fat hog and bacon classes. Fat hog type.—The fat hog type is uni- versal throughout the corn-belt. It is the extreme development of meat form. It is distinguished by extreme compactness of form and unusually small development of bone and other waste parts. The highest- priced parts are the hams and sides, conse- quently in all breeds the size of the ham and of the sides is carefully considered. The excessive development of fat in the corn- fed hog is a remarkable evidence of the influence of food and selection on the do- mestic animals. This tendency to lay on fat has been carried to such an extreme that some individuals of these highly improved breeds are objectionable because of the extreme amount of fat which they carry when fully prepared for market. This has led to the demand for a leaner hog. Such is the so-called " bacon " hog. The score-card here given indicates clearly the essential details in the conformation of the fat hog. Fat Hog Score-Card Class, Breeding Hogs GENERAL CHARACTERS Form.— Low-set, broad and deep ; standing squarely on short and strong legs and feet; back slightly arched ; body compact in male, of good length in female ; under line approximately straight; scale medium to large, not greatly above average for the breed. Quality.— General refinement of symmetrical and clean-cut features ; bone clean and strong, moderately coarse in male, moderately fine in female ; skin smooth ; barrel and depth of flanks; eyes full, bright and clear ; coat thick, smooth and bright; absence of refinement tc point of delicacy. Sexuality.— Strongly marked. In males
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