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Directions. Number the animals from one to four and 

 place them side by side. Examine thoroughly and systemati- 

 cally all the animals in the class. Keep in mind the relative 

 value of the points discussed in the score card. After this 

 thorough examination decide which animal is best. This 

 can be done by balancing the good and bad points of one 

 animal against those of another. 



When the best animal is selected, record its rank in the 

 space opposite its number. In like manner choose the 

 second-best animal of the class and record its rank in the 

 space opposite its number. The third and fourth animals in 

 the class are placed in the same manner. Record their 

 placings. 



Discuss fully under Student's Notes and Report the good 

 and bad points of each animal in the class. Discuss them in 

 the order of your placing. Give in detail the reasons for 

 placing each animal as you did. 



animals in the community. If the dairy industry is of greater 

 importance, a dairy class should be selected If not, a beef class 

 should be selected. 



