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duction. It is essential that there should be transmitted, 

 in addition to the characters desired, all the constitutional 

 vigor that will be required to insure maximum attainment 

 along the line of that character. Nothing will impair pro- 

 duction nor prohibit reproduction of successive genera- 

 tions and the perpetuation of the stock without deterio- 

 ration more than weak constitution. Hence, all other 



FIG. 152. A typical dairy bull, masculine yet refined, of true dairy 

 type and possessing unusual breed character. (3 yr. old form.) 



attributes essential in breeding animals may count for 

 naught unless associated, in the sire or dam, with a 

 strong constitution. 



312. Substance in breeding animals. Substance is 

 more essential than quality in most breeding animals, 

 especially the males. It is a serious fault for any stud 

 animal to be undersized, or too fine in bone. Ruggedness 

 in males is more desirable than extreme finish. 

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