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reference to animal form, to type within the breeds 

 and to the comparisons drawn with reference to 

 breed characteristics. It could not be otherwise 

 when men differ so widely in regard to these ques- 

 tions, and more especially where those differences of 

 view rest upon a basis of self-interest, as they fre- 

 quently do. The foremost dairymen are not yet 

 agreed as to the exact furnishings of the highest type 

 of a dairy cow, nor can two judges of beef cattle be 

 found who are likely to work for one hour together 

 in the show-ring without differing in their opinions. 

 It is expected, therefore, that criticisms will be made 

 in the spirit of candor and fairness in which the 

 author has tried to discuss the whole question. 



It is also believed that some of the comparisons 

 drawn will not hold good some years hence, owing 

 to the modifications in form and adaptation that will 

 be made with some of the breeds. It is not neces- 

 sary, however, to attempt to forecast these changes. 

 Posterity may be safely trusted to deal with them 

 when they arise. 



Students of the agricultural colleges and of the 

 farms, and breeders of America, this is your book. 

 May it prove to you the stepping stone to higher 

 things in this great industry. 

 University Experiment Farm, 



St. Anthony Park, Minn., ipoo. 



