510 JUDGING FARM ANIMALS 



"I placed B first, C second, A third and D fourth. 



"B is placed over C because of pronounced superiority 

 in form and quality. B is broader, deeper and longer than 

 C ; B furthermore has a more neatly laid in shoulder, which 

 joins to a smoother, longer side. In rear end development 

 B is superior to C, having a broader and longer rump, 

 which in turn gives more width and thickness of loin. B's 

 superior quality is shown by a more even distribution and 

 fineness of coat covering, by a harder, denser character of 

 bone, and by more evenness and smoothness of contour gen- 

 erally. In view of these points of excellence which B shows 

 over C, one would judge the former as dressing more meat 

 of superior quality when placed in the hands of the butcher. 



1 ' C is placed over A chiefly because of superior condition, 

 there being little difference, in form and quality. C's better 

 condition is shown by greater thickness over the top, sides 

 and hams. Briefly stated, C shows more finish than A and 

 therefore would be more desirable from the standpoint of 

 the butcher. 



' ' D in this ring is an outstanding, inferior hog, and there- 

 fore is placed last. He lacks the width, depth and thick- 

 ness possessed by the other animals, and is furthermore 

 inferior in his arch of back, strength of loin, and smooth- 

 ness of body generally. 



"Briefly summarized, B is superior to C in form and 

 quality, C is superior to A chiefly in condition, and A is in 

 most every respect superior to D." 



The above illustrates a common method of expression in 

 giving reasons for placings, whether oral or written. Na- 

 turally, persons will differ in the degree of emphasis they 

 will place on the different parts, either good or bad. Fur- 

 ther, the same person will necessarily discuss each pen as 

 a separate affair, emphasizing more in one case than an- 

 other, as impressed by the personality of the animals judged. 

 However, one thing the judge should always keep in mind, 

 and that is to discuss his placings in as systematic a man- 

 ner as possible. 



