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THE FARMER'S MAGAZINE. 



longer than others ; nor is it confined to imported stock, al- 

 though from the manner in which these are reared, and from 

 the sudden changes of temperature, with perhaps badly venti- 

 lated boxes on shipboard, to which they are subjected during 

 the voyage out, they are much more liable to attacks of cold 

 than the auimals reared among ourselves, or in the adjacent 

 colonies. We believe that due attention is not paid to the 

 animals on board ship, uor after landing. By this we do not 

 mean that they are half-starved, or half-cleaned; but that due 

 consideration is not paid to guard them from the vicissitudes of 

 the weather, and that on board ship, or immediately after 

 landing, is laid the foundation of that disease, that in the 

 course of a very short time renders them useless, and ulti- 

 mately carries them off. We hope, therefore, that much more 

 attention will be paid to this important branch of the manage- 

 ment of cattle, and that we shall not have to lament the pre- 

 mature loss of so many valuable animals, as have died from 

 this cause already." 

 A meeting of the stockholders was held in Melbourne 



in the middle of September, when the following resolu- 

 tions were passed : — 



" That on hearing the reports of the committee and of the 

 veterinary surgeon appointed to inspect the diseased herd, it is 

 the opinion of this meeting that the disease in question is con- 

 tagious pleuro-pneumonia, and that at present it exists on Mr. 

 Boadle'a farm. 



" That as the disease called pleuro-pneumonia, if allowed to 

 spread, will be very disastrous to the colony, this meeting is 

 of opinion that Mr. Boadle's cattle should be purchased, for 

 the purpose of being destroyed ; that a committee should be 

 appointed to collect subscriptions to reimburse him, and see 

 that the cattle are destroyed, with as little delay as possible." 



A committee was appointed accordingly. It was pro- 

 posed to burn the bodies of the animals on the farm. 

 Greatly to Mr. Boadle's credit, he appears to have done 

 everything in his power, and bo far successfully, to pre- 

 vent the spread of the infection. 



YORKSHIRE SOCIETY FOR THE EXHIBITION OF FAT STOCK. 



The third annual show of this society was held in the New 

 Cattle Market, York, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and 

 Thursday, Dec. 12, 13, 14, and 15. This year manifests a 

 marked improvement in the condition of all kinds of animals 

 exhibited, and proves that the farmer is now fully aware of the 

 fact that the rearing and feeding of live stock is a very im- 

 portant branch of agriculture ; much of the success of a farmer 

 depending on the judicious management of his live stock. 

 The great feature of the present show, however, was in the 

 fact that the competition was open to all England ; last year 

 it was not so, parties residing in Yorkshire only being allowed 

 to enter their stock. Increased advantages for competition 

 uecessitated a larger sum being given away in prizes, and ac- 

 cordingly this year between £250 and £300 have been ex- 

 pended in awards and articles of silver plate. 



There was a splendid collection of short-horns this year, ex- 

 celling in all points those exhibited at the last show. The 

 most perfect animal in the first class (ox, not exceeding four 

 yeara old) was undoubtedly that belonging to Mr. Richard 

 Stretton, of Broad Hinton, Swinden, and it took the first prize. 

 In the next class (ox, not exceeding three years old,) some 

 most magnificent animals were shown. A stout bovine gen- 

 tleman belonging to Mr. Taylor, of Sewerby Cottage, Brid- 

 lington Quay, was awarded the first prize. For the best cow, 

 having had one living calf, Col. Towneley, of Towneley Park, 

 Burnley, claimed the laurels; and the fame as a breeder which 

 this gentleman has acquired, was certainly in no degree dimin- 

 ished at this exhiljition. The contest in this class was very 

 close, the beast belonging to Mr. Gell, of Grimston Hill, near 

 this city, being possessed of fine symmetry. A silver tankard, 

 of the value of £20, was given by the noble President of the 

 Society to the best animal in the cattle classes, which was 

 awarded by the judges to Col. Towneley, for a heifer bred by 

 himself, three years and seven months old. 



In sheep, the Leicesters were in full force, aud some pens of 

 capital animals were shown. Although fatted almost to reple- 

 tion, and covered with a most redundant fleece, they were quite 

 lively and active — a most pleasing contrast to what we have 

 observed at other shows. 



The competition amongst the pigs was excellent, and the 

 entries numerous. In class 24 (best pig, small breed, ex- 

 ceeding twelve months old), Mr. Fall, of York, took the prize 

 for a pig that was pronounced to be a most perfect animal by 

 all who saw it, and which possessed so many points of excel- 

 lence that it left its competitors far behind. All the other ani- 

 mals in this department were also worthy of commendation. 

 Judges. 



Cattle. — Mr. Eooth, Chesterfield; Mr. Thompson, 

 Anlaby. 



Sheep and Pigs. — Mr. Fisher, Leconfield ; Mr. Johnson, 

 Chevet Farm, Wakefield. 



Cattle. — Shorthorns. 



Ox, not exceeding 4 yeara old, 82., to Mr. B. Stratton, 



Broad Hinton, Swinden ; 41. to Mr. John Ellison, Allerton 

 House, Knaresbro'. 



Ox, not exceeding 3 years old, 81, to Mr. George Taylor, 

 Sewerby Cottage, Bridlington Quay ; 41. to H. S, Thompson, 

 Esq., Kirby Hall. Mr. T. Robinson, Wingate Hill, Tadcaster, 

 commended. 



Cow, having had one living calf, 81., to Lieutenant-Colonel 

 Towneley, Towneley Park, Burnley ; 41. to Mr. Robert Gell, 

 Grimston Hill. Mr. R. Gell, highly commended; J.Walker, 

 Esq., Sand Hutton, commended. 



Heifer, not exceeding 4 years old, 81. and cup, to Lieut.-Col. 

 Towneley ; 41. to the Earl of Carlisle. Lord Londesborough 

 commended. 



Heifer, not exceeding 3 years old, 81. to Capt. Gunter, The 

 Grange, Wetherby ; 41. to Mr. R. Gell. Mr. R. Gell, highly 

 commended ; ditto, commended. 



Cattle. — Other Breeds. 



Polled Scotch ox, 5/„ to Mr. J. B. Dudgeon, Crakaig, Gol- 

 spie, Sutherlandshire. 



Polled Scotch cow or heifer, 51., to Mr. T. Hill, Wetherby. 



Highland ox, 5^., to Mr. R. Gell. 



Highland cow or heifer, 51., to Mr. John Carter, Leighton, 

 Masham. Mr. J. Carter, commended. 



Irish ox, 51, to Mr. W. Ripley, Kirk Hammerton. 



Irish cow or heifer, 5Z., to Mr. J. Whitweli, Eldmire, Top- 

 cliffe. 



Ox of any cross breed, 51., to Mr. J. W. Pease, Wood- 

 lands, Darlington ; 21. to ditto. The class generally com- 

 mended 



Cow or heifer of any cross breed, 51., to Lord Londes- 

 borough; 21. to Mr. D. Ainslie, Costerton,Blackshiels, IVIid- 

 lothian. 



Tenant Farmers' Classes, — Shorthorns. 



Ox not exceeding 3 years old, 61., to Mr. Joseph Hepton- 

 stall, Warren House, Tadcaster. 



Cow having had one living calf, 6^., to Mr, T. Beal, Skirpen- 

 beek, Stamford Bridge. 



Heifer not exceeding 3 years old, 6Z., to Mr. R. Middle- 

 brougb, South Milford, Milford Junction. 



Extra Stock. — Cattle. 

 31. to Mr. S, Wiley, Brandsby ; 3l. to ditto. 



Sheep.— Leicester Long-wool. 



Pen of 3 wethers, under 22 months old,- 4Z., to Mr. W. 

 Lovel, Nafi'erton Grange, Driffield ; 21. to Mr. J. Boast, 

 North Dalton, Driffield. Mr. F. Rickell, Warter, Pock- 

 lingtoB, highly commended. The class generally commended. 



Pen of 3 ewes, £4, to Mr. Wm. Lovel. Mr. Wm. Lovel 

 commended. 



Pen of 3 horned Scotch or mountain wethers, £3, to Mr. 

 D. F. Alderson, Great Smeaton, Northallerton ; £1 to ditto. 

 The Earl of CarUsle commended. 



