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the test? What are the symptoms of tuberculosis in 

 cows? 



5. Is your barn kept light, clean, and well ventilated ? 



6. Ask some farmer who is a good judge of cattle to 

 show the class how to judge a fat steer or a dairy cow. 

 Send to your state agricultural college for score cards 

 for judging beef and dairy cattle. 



7. • Learn the parts or cuts of a side of beef as given 

 in the illustration. 



A Side of Beef 



1, Leg; 2, Mouse Buttock; 3, Rump; 4, Round; 5, Sirloin,6, Veiny 

 Piece; 7, Porterhouse {including tenderloin); 8, Thick Flank; 9, Fore 

 Rib; 10, Thin Flank; 11, BHsket; 12, Middle Rib; 13, Chuck Rib; 

 14, Shoulder; 15, Clod; 16, Shin; 17, Neck, or sticking-piece. 



