GENERAL VIEW 5 



without judicious matings the breeder's facilities, resources 

 and even the merit of his foundation stock count for little 

 in the long run. The master breeders of live-stock history 

 have all been judges of the first order. 



It should not be supposed that the activity of the agri- 

 cultural schools in training students to become expert 

 judges is for the sole purpose of supplying men qualified 

 to tie ribbons in the show ring. Notwithstanding the 

 fact that the placing of show ring awards carries with it 

 great responsibility, since ideals and standards so estab- 

 lished serve to lead or mislead the rank and file of live- 

 stock breeders, the real benefits of accurate judgment in 

 the show ring are not to be measured by ribbons, plate or 

 cash. They are enjoyed by all consumers of meat or milk, 

 wearers of clothing, and users of horses for either profit or 

 pleasure. 



The breeder or feeder buyer constitutes the judge, 

 whether he ever officiates in a show ring or not, and those 

 who benefit by his judgment are the consumers of his 

 product. 



