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the part of wisdom for the average breeder to 

 limit his showing to young cattle. This latter 

 practice we believe to be a very effective means 

 of bringing one's stock before the attention of 

 buyers. 



Selling the surplus. The matter of dis- 

 posing of surplus stock, touched upon in the 

 preceding paragraphs, is one of vital interest. 

 The manner of procedure will vary according 

 to the character of different herds. Those who 

 have purchased high-priced foundation stock, 

 representing the most fashionable bloods and 

 show-yard strains, will naturally make a bid 

 for the business of the leading professional 

 breeders. Those who contemplate breeding 

 from what are called "top" cattle will find the 

 show-yard, the live-stock press and the art 

 pictorial all necessary factors in success. In 

 other words, those who expect to supply high- 

 class bulls to head the best contemporary herds 

 must do whatever is necessary to demonstrate 

 their right to such desirable patronage. On 

 the other hand, those who establish themselves 

 with a view toward supplying young bulls to 

 farmers and ranchmen who, as a rule, cannot 

 be expected to pay large prices will not need 

 to incur so much expense in the matter of ad- 

 vertising. In considering the question of the 

 class of trade to be cultivated, breeders should 

 not overlook the fact that it costs but little 



