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served before the Show, except Ayrshire and Highland Heifers, which 

 need not be served till 3 years old. 



36. All ^Iilk Cows of the Ayrshire breed must be in the Yard on 

 the evening of Monday, 23rd July, before 8 o'clock, after which they 

 will be inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon, or other official of the 

 Society, between 8 and 9 o'clock, to see if they have been milked dry ; 

 and if not, they must be milked under his direction, and, after the 

 judging, all Milk Cows must be milked morning and evening. 



37. Any artificial contrivance or device of any description found on 

 or proved to have been used on an animal, either for preventing the flow 

 of milk or for any other improper purpose, will disqualify that animal 

 from being awarded a Premium, and the Owner of said animal will be 

 prohibited from again entering stock for any of the Society's General 

 Shows, or for such a period as the Directors may see fit. 



38. Two-year-old Heifers — of the Shorthorn, Aberdeen-Angus, andGal- 

 loway Breeds — must be in calf when exhibited, and the premiums will 

 be withheld till birth be certified, which nmst be within 9 months after 

 the Show. This Rule does not apply to Animals in the Family Groups. 



39. Animals of any age that have had a calf must be shown as Cows. 



40. Mares in Section 5 must have produced foals after 1st January 

 1888, and foals must be at foot. Mares in Section 6 must be in foal, and 

 awards will be suspended till birth is certified, which must be within 1 1 

 months from the date of the Show. 



41. With reference to regulations 31 and 38, birth of at least a seven 

 months' calf must be (;ertified; and in regard to regulation 40, birth of at 

 least a nine months' foal. 



42. Horses entered as Hunters must be tried over the leaping bar if 

 required by the Judges. 



43. Judges are particularly requested to satisfy themselves, as far as 

 possible, regarding the soundness of all Horses before awarding the Prizes, 

 and to avoid giving a preference to animals showing symptoms of hereditary 

 diseases. The Judges may consult the Society's Veterinary Surgeon if they 

 deem it expedient. No protests on veterinary grounds will be received. 



44. All Ewes must have reared Laml)s in 1888 ; and Ewes of the Black- 

 faced and Cheviot Breeds must be in milk, and have their Lambs at foot. 



45. Sheep must have been clipped bare after 1st January 1888, and the 

 Judges are instructed to examine the fleeces of the Sheep selected for 

 prizes, and to cast those on which they find any of the former fleece. 



46. Sows must have reared pigs in 1888 or be in pig; and Pigs must 

 belong to the same litter, and be uncut. 



47. In Poultry the Aged Birds must have been hatched previous to, 

 and Cockerels and Pullets in 1888. 



48. Bulls must be secured by nose rings, with chains or ropes attached, 

 or with strong halters and double ropes. All cattle must be tied in their 

 stalls. 



49. Servants in charge of Stock must bring their own buckets or pails, 

 and a piece of rope to carry their forage. 



50. Loose boxes will be provided for Stallions, Three, Two, and One 

 year-old entire Colts, and for Mares with foals at foot; closed-in stables for 

 all the other horses, and covered accommodation for the whole of the 

 other stock. 



51. Straw, hay, grass, and tares will be provided free by the Society 

 daring the four days of the Show, and half allowance on Monday; 

 other kinds of food will be supj^lied at fixed prices in the forage yard. 

 Any servant removing bedding from an adjoining stall will be fined in 

 double the amount taken. Exhibitors may fetch their own cake or corn 

 to the Yard, but not grass, tares, hay, nor straw. Coops, food, and 

 attendance tor Poultry will be found by the Society. 



