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than a help. When a man thoroughly understands the princi- 

 ples of breeding and all the details relating to the selection, care 

 and management of animals the writer believes that the system 

 of line- Pbreeding, perhaps to the extent of in-breeding in a few 

 instances, is a useful and helpful one, where close breeding is 

 practiced, for the reason that the farmer can save the trouble and 

 expense of changing sires, and where undesirable characters or 

 perhaps tendencies toward the same are present the system should 

 be discouraged altogether, as it is sure to produce disastrous 

 results. 



This lengthy article does not deal with all that relates to 

 successful live stock breeding. It is hoped, however, that it may 

 offer some inspiration to enable us to go to work and raise the 

 standard of excellence in our dairy herds. Let us remember that 

 in-breeding plants or animals any achievement along the line of 

 improvement presupposes and does mean farther achievements 

 along that line, and on the other hand, any deterioration pre- 

 supposes and means farther deterioration. 



(Flashlight picture taken of stage on which were separators 

 and agents representing them. ) 



By the President (at close of paper: — Are there any ques- 

 tions any one would like to ask Mr. Humphrey in regard to this 

 subject? 



I would say that this afternoon we have on the program Mr. 

 Mason, of Elgin, Mr. Hill, of Michigan, and two gentlemen from 

 the University. I also notice in the room the Hon. C. J. Lind- 

 ley, and possibly we can get him to say a word or two. 



We will now adjourn until 1 :30 o'clock sharp. 



Thursday, 1:30 P.M. 



President in the chair : — We will now have the report of 

 Committee on Resolutions. 



