PIGS

Southland Times, Issue 23998, 13 December 1939, Page 15

PIGS

BREED SECTION The display of breed pigs was disappointing, ' in that many of the classes were rather short in numbers, said the judge, Mr G. Jamieson. The quality, however, was good. Tamworths were the strongest class. The pig pens attracted a big number of visitors and keen interest was taken in the judging. Although championships were awarded in several classes, there was very little competition. In stronger competition it is doubtful whether the animals awarded the prizes would have qualified for those placings. In comparison with conditions in the North Island, where the industry is now, ana has been for a number of years, on a substantial and progressive footing, the competiton was, in the main .encouraging. It was pleasing to see stock distributed by pigs clubs taking such a prominent place and competing successfully with established breeders. BACONERS AND PORKERS I Competition in the baconer and | porker classes was, in the main, fairly j strong, according to the judges, Messrs N. Macdonald and H. R. Denize. Many fine pigs were penned. All breeds and crosses were represented and many pigs in both the baconer and porker classes were of the type and conformation required for the export market.