10 PRINCIPLES OF STOCK-BREEDING. 



The statements of these writers were not made on 

 theoretical grounds, but represented the opinions of 

 those who were most successful in their system of 

 practice. 



At the present time farmers throughout the coun- 

 try should give greater attention to live-stock, as the 

 first step in the improvement of their system of farm- 

 ing. 



Animals of the best quality, that are adapted to 

 the conditions of the farm and the particular purpose 

 that the system of management demands, will yield 

 profitable returns for the feed consumed, and furnish 

 the best means of enriching the soil for the growing 

 of grain. 



The principles that guide the breeder of pure-bred 

 stock are likewise applicable to the improvement of 

 the common stock of the farm. 



It is not to be expected that all persons will be 

 equally successful in producing animals of extraordi- 

 nary merit, but it is, nevertheless, true that a careful 

 study of the principles of the art, which are easily 

 understood, will enable the farmer to make improve- 

 ments in his stock that will add largely to his profits. 



