316 JUDGING FARM ANIMALS 



and to tlie appareni efficiency of the animal as a producer. 

 Without desired type, however, and some other important 

 featuie:;, strong mammary development will often place 

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

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

 ness end of the cow tliat 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. 



