THE PRODUCTION of a famous breeding animal 

 or a noted winner in the show ring is a science 

 and an art which can be attained only by those who 

 kno\^ and admire cattle and never tire of working 

 with them. 



No doubt many a young farmer is ready to select 

 his first purebred beef calf with the hope of develop- 

 ing it into such a useful and profitable individual. 

 This applies especially to boys with experience in 

 growing a calf for beef, and who have the necessary 

 capital and sufficient feeds for the enterprise. 



If a calf is to develop into such an animal, much 

 depends upon the selection made, as well as the care 

 and attention subsequently given it. 



The following suggestions are offered as a guide 

 in this undertaking and are intended primarily for 

 the use of boys' and girls' clubs. The fundamental 

 principles only are given, leaving the details to be 

 obtained from other publications as experience is 

 gained. 



Available bulletins which may be obtained upon 

 request from the United States Department of Agri- 

 culture or from the State agricultural college will 

 give much additional information. 



Contribution from the Bureau of Animal Industry 



JOHN R. MOHLER, Chief 

 Washington, D. C. August, 1920 



