THE Hawaiian forester 



AND AGRICULTURIST 



Vol. XVI. Honolulu, February, 1919. No. 2 



The Territorial Fair 



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FITTING CATTLE AND HOGS FOR SHOW PURPOSES. 

 By Prof. Ralph J. Bordex. 



It is not too early for the intending exhi?jitor at the 1919 Ter- 

 ritorial Fair to begin to look over his ammals and choose those 

 he intends to exhibit. Many animals that are to come in from 

 the range will need considerable time before they are ready 

 for the judge. If breeders will begin now to get their show 

 animals into condition, they will save themselves much of that 

 "last minute rush" which was noticeable at our first fair, and 

 the attractiveness of the livestock exhibit will be greatly im- 

 proved. 



The first thing to do is to select the right kind of individuals. 

 Keep in mind your breed type and select those animals whose 

 conformation agrees closest with the standard. Look at the 

 feet and legs of your prospect. They must be straight and 

 nicely set under the body, and show no coarse or rough jo'"nts. 

 See that there is no depression behind the shoulders which 

 would indicate a narrow heart girth. Pick out the individual 

 with a long, deep, well-sprung barrel and a broad, level, strong 

 back which is well carried out to the tail head. Be sure that 

 your animal has that alertness and grace to its carriage which 

 makes it attractive. And there isn't time now to fool with an 

 animal that is not in perfect health. 



Any animal that is to go into the show ring should be pre- 

 sented there at its best. A fairly good animal may often be 

 so fitted as to win over a better animal not as well fitted. The 

 value of first impression cannot be over emphasized. The judge, 

 the buyer, the public find it difficult to forget the first impression 

 that is made upon them when they see an animal enter the show 

 ring. 



To fit an animal properly requires time and patience, yet no 

 breeder can aft'ord to go to the expense of making an exhibit 

 unless he gives some attention to this work. 



Probably the most important factor in fitting live stock is 



