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SUCCESSFUL FARMING 



prompts them to become members, and by all who register pure-bred 

 cattle of the respective breeds. Each association registers only cattle 

 that are eligible by virtue of their purity of breeding, proper identification 

 and being formally and regularly presented for registration on forms of 

 application furnished by the association and certified to by the breeder 

 or owner. Certificates of registry are furnished the breeders or owners 

 and all transfers of ownership of registered animals where the identity of 

 subsequent offspring is to be preserved must be formally reported. Upon 

 being reported it is recorded and a certificate of transfer issued to the 

 owner. 



The associations all publish herd books containing a complete list 

 of all registered animals and in most instances also publish literature that 

 is useful and helpful in promoting its cattle interests. One who is particu- 

 larly interested in a given breed will do well to avail himself of such litera- 

 ture, which is usually furnished gratis to those who apply for it. The 

 location of the office and the secretaries of the respective associations can 

 be readily determined by writing the national departments of agriculture, 

 heretofore mentioned, if not by acquaintance with breeders of registered 

 stock. 



In addition to a registry of the names of pure-bred animals, the five 

 more important breed associations maintain an advanced registry or 

 register of merit for cattle which have excelled in production and made 

 official records of milk and butter-fat equivalent to or surpassing definite 

 standards fixed for periods varying from seven days to one year. 



Following is a tabulated statement of the requirements for respective 

 breeds, ages and periods of production: 



* Two and one-half years. 



