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calf as British breeding at least goes. Whether this is altogether 

 sound is for experiment to show. In such herds only a small 

 percentage all over reach a normal form. They vary much. In 

 the case of those brought up under less lucrative conditions, 

 perhaps two calves at one cow and pretty well exposed outside 

 as they develope we have got a very high Standard of normal- 

 types. So when over care is practised erronious shapes appear. 

 In consequence the constitutions weaken and disease frequently 

 finds an opening. Always governed by study of breeds or crosses 

 best adapted for any particular part of the World. We know 

 that we can now successfully introduce breeds of our highest 

 Standard to regions of the Globe far distant from where they were 

 reared. Where they prove their useto man there, these may be 

 called the first rank cattle. The next are a mixed class largely 

 composed of crosses of the other breeds. We believe that a slight 

 strain of cross in a herd sometimes does good. But by such crosses 

 we mean generally promiscous sorts of cows served by some 

 pure bred bull. This Covers a wide field, because in good cows 

 the very best commercial cattle for feeding may he had. But a 

 mixed lot produces promiscuous results. Even with good food 

 and attention. Nevertheless, out of this may come some very 

 select cattle. This again gives place to a mpre inferior class. Where 

 even good bulls may he neglected. And they grow up lanky heasts 

 unable to make the expense of their production when sold. Of 

 course, this does not aply to animals suited for any particular 

 part. As much we repeat depends upon cattle best suited for any 

 place. 



While fertile ground is being opened for them in some parts, 

 in others their place is being rather curtailed. Sheep inclining 

 to gain upon them. The condition of food both pasture and inside 

 food is very important. And cleanliness from filth, such as that 

 produced by animals such as rabbits which do not agree with cattle. 

 There is no doubt but the future will maintain the position 

 which cattle have reached. And with improved facilities, which 

 are being opened up for bringing publicly forward all classes of 

 cattle practically everywhere where cattle are produced we need 

 not be surprised though some remarkable advances are still in 

 störe for us. Probably some new breed may make its appearance 

 which will give advantage to a part of the cattle producing World. 

 Certainly many improvements are within reasonable view. While 

 the records of the past in this direction bid well for more being 

 attained in the future. In either beef or in milk producing. The 

 concluding point is whether is milk and beef to continue to be of 

 as much value to man. While a slight notice may be taken as 

 to the place the ox may maintain as a working complement of what 

 man has at his disposal. Also the open question of adding profi- 

 tably to size. 



