FEEDING BEEF CATTLE 2OI 



ally good feeders. The top and the under lines 

 should be nearly parallel. Prominent hips, tail, head 

 and shoulders should be avoided, as smoothness of 

 outline is essential. 



Good quality is indicated in a smooth, refined 

 head, fine bones, and thin skin, with a covering of 

 silk-like hair. The skin should be loose and mellow. 



A BEEF STEER OF HIGH QUALITY 



This animal is Black Rock, the grand champion steer of the 1905 Inter- 

 national live stock show. He was a good feeder and rendered a splendid 

 account of all the feed he consumed. 



Strong constitution is indicated by a wide, deep 

 chest, long and well-sprung ribs, compactness of 

 form and fineness of bone. 



Two Classes of Beef Animals. It is obvious that 

 lean feeding animals that have depended on scant 

 pastures require a different ration when put in the 

 feed lot than those in moderate condition. In the 

 thin stock the fibers of the flesh need development 



