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2G,000 cattle on the market. The third is of a high-grade Here- 

 ford steer, fed at the Iowa Experiment Station, that was 

 good enough easily to top the market, and was one of a carload 

 to dress an average of 67.5 per cent, of net beef. He weighed 

 1620 pounds when two years old. 



These animals, though representing different breeds, present 

 that compactness of form, thickness and substance, together with 

 superior finish and quality, coupled with an inherent aptitude to 

 lay on flesh thickly and evenly, that always characterizes the 

 beef animal of outstanding merit. 



These' points are more specifically itemized in the following 

 score card prepared for the use of students at the Iowa Agricul- 

 tural College: 



Scale of Points. 

 A. General appearance (25): ^8°cSe'* 



Weight, estimated, lb. ; actual 



Form and size, smooth, even, parallel lines,, deep, broad, 



low set 10 



Quality, thick covering of firm flesh, mellow touch, soft, 



heavy coat^, fine bone, velvet-like skin 10 



Style, vigorous, strong character, active, but not restless. . 5 



•Objections, rough or angular in form, harsh coat, hard 



skin, dull appearance 



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B. Head and neck (10): 



Muzzle, broad; mouth large, jaws strong, nostrils large. . . 2 



Eyes, large, clear, placid 2 



Face, short, quiet expression 1 



Forehead, broad, full 1 



Ears, medium size, fine texture 2 



Neck, thick, short and full, throat clean 2 



Horns, fine texture, medium size or small 



•Objections, long or lean head and neck, dull eyes, coarse, 

 heavy horns 



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