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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1956
Page
4
The article traces the Chester White history noting Todds kept distinct with a separate herd book until 1894 when the Todd strain was absorbed by the Chester White breed. It then outlines the next major improvement in Ohio swine development.
The article lists multiple breeder names across states and notes overabundance of breed associations for Chester White swine. Since 1894 many associations have existed. currently only the Chester White Swine Breeders Association in Rochester, Indiana remains active.
L B Silver of Salem Ohio began Chester White breeding in 1863 aiming to improve size and quality through selection. He reportedly achieved considerable improvement and was succeeded by his son Carl Silver. He kept private records before the 1897 formation of the Ohio Swine Breeders Association, and the strain became popular.
The article traces the Chester White breed from 1870 to 1920, noting early limitations and later improvements. It discusses the Ohio Improved Chester line, infusion of Yorkshire blood around 1917 18 and its impact on type and quality, and highlights influential breeders like F D Humbert of Nashua Iowa and the Hardin Brothers of Lima Ohio. It credits numerous small farmers for breed progress.
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