Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-10-11
PRODUCTION OF PORK.
Hog Can Always be Sold for Cash at
Nearby Market.

Not only do hogs reproduce rapidly
and mature early, but their gains in
I'VE weight are secured on less feed
than in the case of cattle or sheep
In addition to giving good returns for
feed and care, the finished hog always
has money value No matter how
hard the times may be, the hog al
ways can be sold for cash at nearby
livestock markets. These markets pay
a premium for well fattened hogs of
good quality. Thin hogs and pigs
weighing under so pounds are not
wanted by butchers or packers and,
consequently. sell at considerably less
per pound than well finished, heavier
hogs. The per cent OF pork of good
quality a hog will dress out deter
mines its value
Breed and color are not factors in
determining market price to any ex-
tent. but breed and color may be fac
tors of importance to hog raisers
In the matter of cheap pork produc-
ton. one breed can not be said to have
any advantage over the others. Elk
periments reported from six expert
ment stations in this country. includ-
ing six different breeds of hogs. fail
to show any breed uniformly superior
to the others in economy of gains.
Pure bred and high-grade hogs are.
however. admittedly superior to scrub
hogs in this respect
A short description of three most
popular breeds of hogs may be of as
sistance to farmers who are purchas-
ing hogs.
The Poland China is highly devel-
opeu type OF lat hog, early maturing,
medium prolihc, usually OF good quar-
lty and disposition. In selecting breed
ing stock OF this breed special effort
should be made to secure pigs from
large litters, the greater per cent OF
which have been raised.
The Duroc Jerseys belong to the fat
hog type. They are prolihc, medium
early maturing, medium as 10 quality
and disposition. In selecting breed
ing stock OF this breed select pigs
that are low set. deep bodied and with
plenty OF width OF body
Berkshires are prolific, of good
quality. medium early maturing, and
medium quiet and mild in disposition
The young pigs are rather OF bacon
type, but well fed and finished they
mature into a good type of fat hog
1t is important to select breeding
stock comparatively low-set and show
ing good width OF middle and hind
quarters and mild disposition.
Good blood is as important in the
case Of hogs as in the case OF any
other class OF livestock. and. consd-
ering the small investment necessary
TO purchase a pure bred male, or one
or more pure bred sows, it will seem
sound business wisdom for every hog
raiser TO breed only pure bred or high
grade hogs. The breed chosen is OF
secondary importance TO the type and
quality of the individuals.
Young pigs make the most econom-
ical gains while they are young. The
mothers should be fed well before the
pigs are weaned and the young pigs
be given liberal ration that will pro
ducc rapid growth as soon as they
are weaned 1t takes more grain to
make gains as the pig gets older, so
that it is important that pigs be fin
ished for market as early as possible
Regardless OF the breed. hogs. like
other classes of stock. thrive hest
when they are comfortable. They
need shade and plenty of clean water
in the summer and drv. warm sleep
ing quarters in the winter