520 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE 



The executive suporintenclents presented reports of their departments 

 for the fair of 1890, which were received and jilaced on file. 



RErOKT, SUrERINTENDENT OF CATTLE. 



To the President and Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agricultural 

 Society: 



As acting superintendent of the Cattle Department for the fair of 1896, I re- 

 spectfully submit the following report: 



The exhibit of cattle at tliis fair was in my judgment very good. At many of 

 our f;iirs we have lind n Inrizer exhibit, but in most of the classes for this year, the 

 ((unlity was decide dly good; tliis Avas especially true in Sliorthorns, Angus, Herefords 

 and Jerseys, very few inferior animals being brought into the ring. In the first 

 three classes named, however, a larger part of the prizes went to herds from outside 

 the State; not because our own breeders brouglit inferior animals, but with the 

 herds from out of the State no pains nor expense liad lieen omitted to put them In 

 iho best possilile sliow condition, and I do not tliinlv the cattle breeders of this 

 State, with their views regarding the inadvisability of extreme feeding for show 

 purposes, will be able to successfully compete with these show herds. However, I 

 have no changes to recommend in the classification or amount of premiums to be 

 offered. 



Very respectfully, 



[Signed.] L H. BUTTERFIELD, 



Acting Superintendent Cattle. 



REPORT, SUPERINTENDENT HORSES. 



There was a fine exhibition of Clydes and Shires, the largest entrance and stock 

 in the best condition that has been shown in a number of years. 



Of standard bred, there w^as a large entrance in fine condition, and the compe- 

 tition was very close. In the other classes there was a full exhibit. In conclusion, 

 I can s'ay that, taking times and conditions into consideration, it was a very worthy 

 show, i have some recommendations to submit to the premium list committee. 



C. E. LOCKWOOD. 



Superintendent Horses. 



REPORT, SUPERINTENDENT SHEEP. 



To the President and Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agricultural 

 Society: 



The entries in Division C were: American Merinos 97, Rambioullet Merinos 64, 

 Delaine Merinos 27, Merinos not registered 20, Lincolns 47. Leicesters .31, Shrop- 

 shires and specials 116. Hampshires 47, Oxfords and specials 65, Southdowns 32, 

 fat sheep 1?!. Total, r)02. 



The exhibit in this department was exceedingly large and in most classes con- 

 sisting of a great deal of merit. Harmony generally prevailed throughout. Have 

 no recommendations to make. 



Respectfully submitted, 



[Signed.] .TOHN LESSITER. 



Superintendent of Sheep. 



REPORT, SUPERINTENDENT SWINE. 



To the President and Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agricultural 

 Society: 

 Gentlemen— As superintendent of Division D, swine, I beg leave to make the 

 following report: 



