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easily seen above and beyond the shoulders. A strong- 

 ly arched rib will give a wide back and a muscular loin, 

 which are most desirable, while plenty of additional length of 

 rib will mean ample digestive capacity. In examining the 

 body with the hands, one should be able to place two fingers 

 held side by side easily between the last ribs of mature dairy 



Fig. 111. 



Looking along the top ot body to note conformation, 

 by tba author. 



Photograph 



Fig. 112. Two Jersey cows, one showing constitution and depth of body, 

 the other a short rib and poor feeding capacity. Photograph by the author. 



