598 Rej)ort on the Exhibition of Live Stock at Wolverhampton. 
animal, carried the first prize. The second jirizc was adjudged to No. 5G0, not 
nearly so well-shaped a beast as the former, particularly iu the hind quarters, 
though in some respects superior as regard.s richness of quality. The reserve 
went to No. 5G7, which was highly commended, and not far behind those 
obtainins; prizes : this promises to be a useful animal. Commendations were 
awarded to jSos. 557, 559, and 568. 
GuEBSSET Cattle. 
Class G3. Bulls above 1 year-old. — There were nine entries in this class, 
seven of which were exhibited. Of this number there were but four pure- 
bred Guernseys, two being of the Jersey breed, and one which did not resemble 
the breed of either island, but which impressed the Judges as being a cross-bred 
animal. Nos. 576 and 578, to which were respectively awarded the first and 
second prizes, were good and well-bred specimens. No. 577 came in for the 
reserve number. 
Class 64. Cows above 3 years-old. — Tn this class seven out of the nine entries 
competed. The first prize was awarded to No. 584, the second prize to No. 585, 
and the reserve to 579, which was also highly commended. These were gootl 
and typical specimens of Guernsey cattle; but in this class, as in the last, some 
animals were entered which could not be called Guernseys, one of which espe- 
cially would have stood among the best had she been entered in Class 61, with 
animals of her breed. 
Class 65. Heifers in-milk or in-calf, not exceeding 3 years-old. — Eight were 
entered, six of which competed. The first prize went to No. 596, the second 
prize to No.-595, and the reserve to No. 593, which was also highly commended. 
With these exception.s, there was nothing exhibited in tliis class deserving of 
special notice. 
In reference to Jersey and Guernsey cattle, it is evident that though there is 
no resemblance between the breeds, the distinction does not seem to be generally 
understood, proof of which was given in these classes. It would be well for 
exhibitors to be more careful, as the disqualification which ensues from error in 
their entries, deprives them of any good chance wliich they might otherwise have. 
The Class for Dairy Cattle has always appeared to me one of 
very questionable utility. Milk is undoubtedly one of the most 
valuable elements of daily food, and its production is worthy of 
every support and encouragement ; but when, as in this case, a 
prize is offered for a class in which are included every breed 
under the sun, from the high-bred Shorthorn to the more humble 
Ayrshire, judgment becomes a pure matter of chance and fancy. 
I rejoice to find the Judges speaking out so strongly on this point, 
.and 1 trust that their remarks may have some effect in showing 
the difficulties of deciding in such a class, and in exposing 
that cruel and unnecessary practice of leaving cows unmilked for 
many hours prior to being judged, which is too common both in 
this country and in Scotland. The Judges say : — 
Under the denomination of "dairy cattle" there were some excellent animals 
exhibited. 
Class 72. Pair of Heifers, in-milk, under 3 years and 8 months-old. — Four 
paii's wei'e entered, three of which competed. The first prize was awarded to 
No. ()34 (Ayrshircs), the second prize to No. 633 (Ayrshires), and the third 
prize to No. 635 (Shorthorns). 
