. Animal husbandry. Livestock. CHESTER WHITE HOG 157 THE CHESTER WHITE History. — Chester White hogs originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where large white hogs were common for many years and from which region the breed derived its name. The breed was improved by crossing with a strain of more refined Chinese hogs. There are now two strains known as Todd's Improved Chester Whites and the Ohio Improved Chester Whites, both of which have been developed by selecting and mating some of the best of the breed. Characteristics. — This breed is the largest breed of lard hogs. In the show ring,
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. Animal husbandry. Livestock. CHESTER WHITE HOG 157 THE CHESTER WHITE History. — Chester White hogs originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where large white hogs were common for many years and from which region the breed derived its name. The breed was improved by crossing with a strain of more refined Chinese hogs. There are now two strains known as Todd's Improved Chester Whites and the Ohio Improved Chester Whites, both of which have been developed by selecting and mating some of the best of the breed. Characteristics. — This breed is the largest breed of lard hogs. In the show ring, judges favor the compact, low down, smooth type, but farmers throughout the country who favor the Chester White for breeding purposes, se- lect the coarser and more rangy animals, because hogs of this type raise larger litters of pigs. These hogs should be pure white, no black hair being permissible, although bluish spots are often found on the. Fig. 61. — Chester White boar.. 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 work.. Tormey, John Lawless, 1881-; Lawry, Rolla Cecil, 1884- joint author; Hatch, K. L. (Kirk Lester), 1871-. New York, American Book Co