. Pork-production . Swine. Judging 407 differences, and although individual strains and herds show dissimilar types, it is also true that in most points there is great unanimity of view. There is no better evidence of this than is furnished by the striking similarity of the respective breed champions at any large show. The description given in the following score-card attempts to express accurately the essential features of an ideal brood sow, irrespective of color, set of ear, dish of face, or other breed type features. The plan of the score-card follows closely the method of description em-
. Pork-production . Swine. Judging 407 differences, and although individual strains and herds show dissimilar types, it is also true that in most points there is great unanimity of view. There is no better evidence of this than is furnished by the striking similarity of the respective breed champions at any large show. The description given in the following score-card attempts to express accurately the essential features of an ideal brood sow, irrespective of color, set of ear, dish of face, or other breed type features. The plan of the score-card follows closely the method of description em- ployed by the National Association of Expert Swine Judges and the ideal expressed is based on the type as it is exhibited by the best specimens of our different lard breeds. Score-Cakd poh Brood Sows op the Lard Type SCAIiE OF POIHTB 2. Size — score according to condition and age Head ^ wide between the eyes; face moderately dished, medium in length, refined and feminine Eyes — full, prominent, clear .... Ears — medium size; strong knuckle; fine quality Neck — full, slightly arched, short; free from creases; blending smoothly with shoulders Jowl — fuU, firm, smooth, neat . . Shoulders — compact, smooth; broad, deep, fuU; blending smoothly with neck, back, and sides Chest — deep, full, large girth; wide at base. 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 Smith, William Wesley, 1878-; Craig, Robert Alexander, 1872-. New York : Macmillan
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