SILVER-FOX FARMING This comparatively new and important industry was established in Norway before the War, the first pair of silver foxes being imported in 1913 at the cost of 60,000 Kroner. Prices subsequently fell to some extent, so that in 1917 a pair of silver foxes could be bought for 15,000 Kroner. Fox farms were established in various parts of the country, but particularly in Sunnmgr (M@gre county) and other districts in the West. In the initial period this work was mainly confined to the production of breeding animals, which were sold at home and also to Sweden and other coun- tries where fox farming had been taken up. Norwegian farmers imported most of their animals from Canada. In 1927 imports from that country amounted to 1400 foxes. In 1926 silver-fox breeders organised their national federation under the name of Norges S¢lvrevavlslag, which effected stringent control of all foxes in order to ensure a good and remunerative stock. The federalion has held several shows and competitions, which have been of great help. Since breeders reached that stage where they could begin to 137