104 Cattle Frohhms. 



as plasticity results from weak muscularity, it is best to se- 

 lect a well-formed muscular breed or breeds of suitable 

 size at the outset, thereby saving time required for the 

 development of full muscles. Afterward the natural forces 

 of the locality and climate will impart and complete 

 local fitness, in such degrees or points of growth as may 

 be best suited to the peculiar conditions of the local situ- 

 ation, or character of feed, soil or climate. 



