438 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



There is no doubting that the breeders of this race of cattle have the 

 "goods," but they certainly failed to bring them out in sufficient number 

 on this occasion. True, there were several very acceptable individuals, 

 but the tailenders were usually very weak. It is to be expected that the 

 Hereford men will realize that thei'e is danger of allowing the favorite 

 breed of a multitude to sink into undeserved obscurity through lack of 

 proper exhibitions. 



ABERDEEN-ANGUS. 



This is the breed in which Iowa alone can make a great showing with- 

 out the aid of other states. Of the twelve exhibitors only one was from 

 another state, and yet the show was a very good one, with the exception 

 of a few classes. The bulls were somewhat of a disappointment, but 

 when the female classes began to appear the Angus side of the pavilion 

 immediately attracted its share of attention. On the whole the breeders 

 of the famous "doddies" have reason to congratulate themselves on the 

 splendid showing. The exhibit was somewhat larger than last year, but 

 there was probably a slight falling off in average quality. 



GALLOWAYS. 



A decided improvement was noted in the Galloway show over that of 

 last year. There were more of them and they were better. Another 

 commendable feature was the good condition in which most of the entries 

 appeared. This is a matter on which Galloway breeders had previously 

 been subject to adverse criticism, and it is well for them and their breed 

 that the fault has been remedied for the present season. The judging was 

 very carefully done and seemed to give universal satisfaction. 



RED POLLED. 



Considering the fact that only four herds were represented, the Red 

 Polled contingent was as good as could reasonably be expected. The ex- 

 hibit lacked somewhat in the uniformity that usually prevailed, but aver- 

 aged very well. As usual, the judge had difficulty in placing the awards 

 in the "double decker" rings, where evidence of meat and milk producing 

 capacity is desired in proper combination. 



POLLED DURHAM. 



The breeders of Polled Durhams came out stronger than usual. Had 

 some of the cattle been fed a little more liberally they would have 

 strengthened some of the classes very materially. A select few stood out 

 rather prominently because of individual merit and proper fitting. 



JERSEYS. 



The Jersey exhibitors, although few in number, showed a very choice 

 lot of cattle. This was especially true of the female classes, where a 

 high average quality usually prevailed. Hunter & Smith of Beatrice, Neb., 

 led in the winnings. 



HOLSTEINS-FRIESIANS. 



While a few high class Holstein-Friesians appeared, the exhibit as a 

 whole scarcely did the breed justice. Only three exhibitors were present 



