14 JUDGING FARM ANIMALS 



each of these shows should be passed upon by judges who 

 are well qualified to render intelligent and fair decisions. 

 Bach year fair and live stock oiScials seek the services of 

 judges to do this work, and among the men employed will 

 be many who have received inspiration and instruction 

 while in the agricultural college. In recent years, breed 

 associations have seen fit to nominate certain men for pub- 

 lic service as judges, usually selecting those best known and 

 most familiar with the breeds in question. Two of the most 

 important associations holding live stock shows in Ameri- 

 ca, the International Live Stock Exposition, and the Na- 

 tional Dairy Show Association, appoint their judges on 

 the basis of breed association recommendations. It is no 

 doubt true, that each year sees increased care in the selec- 

 tion of judges, and a more efficient service rendered to our 

 live stock interest in the work they do. To meet the re- 

 quirements of this demand for qualified judges, should be 

 the ambition of every man who desires to serve in the 

 capacity of an expert judge. 



