WHEN BUYING PIGS.
POINTS TO LOOK FOR. When he was selecting pigs these are the things S. F. Edge, a notable British pig breeder, looked for:— Head—Medium length and wide between the ears. Ears—Thin, inclined well over the face and not extending beyond point of nose. Jowl—Medium size. Neck—Fairly long and muscular. Chest—Wide and deep. Shoulders—Well developed, in line with the ribs. Back —Long and level. Ribs—Well sprung. Loin—Broad. Sides —Very deep. Belly and flank —Thick and well developed. Quarters —Long, wide and not drooping. Hams—Large and well filled to hocks. Tail—Set high, of moderate size. Legs—Short, straight, flat and strong. Skin and Coat —Fine and soft, with moderate quantity of straight, silky hair.
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Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17976, 22 March 1930, Page 10 (Supplement)
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114WHEN BUYING PIGS. Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17976, 22 March 1930, Page 10 (Supplement)
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