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and to the apparent efficiency of the animal as a producer. 

 Without desired type, however, and some other important 

 features, strong mammary development will often place 

 an animal high up in the competition, and with the en- 

 dorsement of the critics. That is a, recognition of the busi- 

 ness end of the cow that requires most careful judgment, 

 otherwise animals with serious weaknesses that should 

 never receive a high placing, may stand above others pos- 

 sessing qualities and characteristics of greater importance. 



