. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. 666 SWINE SWINE Duroc-Jerseys are recorded in the Dominion Swine Breeders' Record, but only 1,079 animals have been recorded to date. Literature. "The Duroc Bulletin" is a semi-monthly paper published at Peoria, Illinois, in the interests of Duroc-Jersey swine. The Duroc-Jersey is the only breed of swine having a paper published solely in its interests, although some other associations pub- lish yearbooks or directories for their respective breeds. [For further references, see page 646.] Essex Swine. Pig. 668. By G. E.
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. 666 SWINE SWINE Duroc-Jerseys are recorded in the Dominion Swine Breeders' Record, but only 1,079 animals have been recorded to date. Literature. "The Duroc Bulletin" is a semi-monthly paper published at Peoria, Illinois, in the interests of Duroc-Jersey swine. The Duroc-Jersey is the only breed of swine having a paper published solely in its interests, although some other associations pub- lish yearbooks or directories for their respective breeds. [For further references, see page 646.] Essex Swine. Pig. 668. By G. E. Day. The Essex is a small, easily fattened pig of the American or fat-hog type. It originated in Eng- land. Description. The Essex must be classed with the small breeds, being, as a breed, decidedly smaller than the Berk- shire or the Poland-China. It is a short, thick, deep, chunky type of pig, with short, fine-boned legs. The snout is short, the face dished, the fore- head broad, and the ears small, fine and erect, but inclined to droop slightly with age. The neck is very short, and the shoulders and hams largely developed. Altogether, it is a very smooth, compact type of hog. The color is all black, no white being admissible. Following is the scale of points adopted by the American Essex Association : Scale op Points for Essex Swine Perfect score 1. Color.—Black 2 2. Head.—Small, broad and face dished 3 3. Ears.—Fine, erect, slightly drooping with age . 2 4. Jowl.—Full and neat 1 5. Neck.—Short, full, well arched 3 6. Shoulders.—Broad and deep 7 7. Girth around heart 6 8. Back.—Straight, broad and level 12 9. Sides.—Deep and full 6 10. Ribs.—Well sprung 7 11. Loin.—Broad and strong 12 12. Flank.—Well let down 2 13. Ham.—Broad, full and deep 12 14. Tail.—Medium, fine and curled 2 15. Legs.—Fine, straight and tapering 3 16. Feet.—Small 3 17. Hair.—Fine and silky, free from bristles ... 3 18. Action.—Easy and graceful 4 19. Symmetry.—Adaptati
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